Information space
noun phrase
Definition: The broader informational environment within which data, knowledge, messages, and interpretations are created, circulated, accessed, and acted upon across digital, institutional, and social settings[Michalowski et al. 2023].
Example in context: “Furthermore, the development of treatments and vaccines relies on knowledge generated from an ever evolving and expanding information space.” [Michalowski et al. 2023]
Synonyms / variants: information environment
Related terms: digital public sphere; communication environment; knowledge ecosystem