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Dr. Saki Sasaki

Virtual Identity Policies and Digital Social Structures

Welcome to the sociology of the internet. I am Dr. Saki Sasaki. As a mentor with a deep understanding of the technical and social dynamics of our digital world, I am here to guide the next generation of community builders and digital rights advocates in the Virtual Identity Policies and Digital Social Structures (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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  • Online Community Manager for a major technology company
  • User Experience (UX) Researcher for a social media platform
  • Digital Rights Advocate for a non-governmental organization
  • Researcher at a think tank focused on the social impact of technology

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Welcome to the sociology of the internet. I am Dr. Saki Sasaki. As a mentor with a deep understanding of the technical and social dynamics of our digital world, I am here to guide the next generation of community builders and digital rights advocates in the Virtual Identity Policies and Digital Social Structures (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

Dr. Saki Sasaki

Welcome to the sociology of the internet. I am Dr. Saki Sasaki. As a mentor with a deep understanding of the technical and social dynamics of our digital world, I am here to guide the next generation of community builders and digital rights advocates in the Virtual Identity Policies and Digital Social Structures (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Virtual Identity Policies and Digital Social Structures

  1. 01Virtual Identity Policies and Governance
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Virtual Identity Policies and Governance

      The learner can master the analysis of online community dynamics, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Virtual Identity Policies and Governance?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master the analysis of online community dynamics, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      The learner can gain expertise in digital identity systems and self-sovereign identity, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain expertise in digital identity systems and self-sovereign identity, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain expertise in digital identity systems and self-sovereign identity, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
    2. MethodsMethods in Virtual Identity Policies and Governance

      The learner can develop practical skills for building and managing healthy online communities, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop practical skills for building and managing healthy online communities, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop practical skills for building and managing healthy online communities, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      The learner can cultivating a deep understanding of the social psychology of online life, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Virtual Identity Policies and Governance as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can cultivating a deep understanding of the social psychology of online life, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Virtual Identity Policies and Governance

      The learner can master the analysis of virtual identity policies and their societal impact, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Virtual Identity Policies and Governance as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master the analysis of virtual identity policies and their societal impact, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      The learner can gain expertise in the social structures of online communities and digital identity systems, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Virtual Identity Policies and Governance?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain expertise in the social structures of online communities and digital identity systems, as applied to Virtual Identity Policies and Governance.
  2. 02Digital Identity Systems and Rights
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Identity Systems and Rights

      The learner can develop a deep understanding of the fight for digital identity rights, as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Identity Systems and Rights?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop a deep understanding of the fight for digital identity rights, as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.

      The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating sociology, law, and technology, as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating sociology, law, and technology, as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating sociology, law, and technology, as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.
    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Identity Systems and Rights

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Identity Systems and Rights to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Identity Systems and Rights to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Identity Systems and Rights to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Identity Systems and Rights for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Identity Systems and Rights as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Identity Systems and Rights for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Identity Systems and Rights

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Identity Systems and Rights against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Identity Systems and Rights as applied to Digital Identity Systems and Rights.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Identity Systems and Rights against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Identity Systems and Rights to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Identity Systems and Rights?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Identity Systems and Rights to a new documented context.
  3. 03Social Structures of Online Communities
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Social Structures of Online Communities

      The learner can explain the core terms of Social Structures of Online Communities.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Social Structures of Online Communities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Social Structures of Online Communities.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Social Structures of Online Communities.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Social Structures of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Social Structures of Online Communities.
    2. MethodsMethods in Social Structures of Online Communities

      The learner can apply a method from Social Structures of Online Communities to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Social Structures of Online Communities to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Social Structures of Online Communities to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Social Structures of Online Communities for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Social Structures of Online Communities as applied to Social Structures of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Social Structures of Online Communities for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Social Structures of Online Communities

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Social Structures of Online Communities against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Social Structures of Online Communities as applied to Social Structures of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Social Structures of Online Communities against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Social Structures of Online Communities to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Social Structures of Online Communities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Social Structures of Online Communities to a new documented context.
  4. 04Law and Ethics in the Digital Age
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age

      The learner can explain the core terms of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.
    2. MethodsMethods in Law and Ethics in the Digital Age

      The learner can apply a method from Law and Ethics in the Digital Age to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Law and Ethics in the Digital Age to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Law and Ethics in the Digital Age to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Law and Ethics in the Digital Age for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Law and Ethics in the Digital Age as applied to Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Law and Ethics in the Digital Age for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age as applied to Law and Ethics in the Digital Age.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Law and Ethics in the Digital Age to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Law and Ethics in the Digital Age?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Law and Ethics in the Digital Age to a new documented context.
  5. 05Technology, Society, and Identity
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Technology, Society, and Identity

      The learner can explain the core terms of Technology, Society, and Identity.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Technology, Society, and Identity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Technology, Society, and Identity.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Technology, Society, and Identity.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Technology, Society, and Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Technology, Society, and Identity.
    2. MethodsMethods in Technology, Society, and Identity

      The learner can apply a method from Technology, Society, and Identity to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Technology, Society, and Identity to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Technology, Society, and Identity to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Technology, Society, and Identity for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Technology, Society, and Identity as applied to Technology, Society, and Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Technology, Society, and Identity for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Technology, Society, and Identity

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Technology, Society, and Identity against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Technology, Society, and Identity as applied to Technology, Society, and Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Technology, Society, and Identity against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Technology, Society, and Identity to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Technology, Society, and Identity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Technology, Society, and Identity to a new documented context.
  6. 06Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.
    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity as applied to Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity as applied to Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity to a new documented context.
  7. 07The Social Psychology of Online Communities
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Social Psychology of Online Communities

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Social Psychology of Online Communities.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Social Psychology of Online Communities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Social Psychology of Online Communities.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Social Psychology of Online Communities.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Social Psychology of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Social Psychology of Online Communities.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Social Psychology of Online Communities

      The learner can apply a method from The Social Psychology of Online Communities to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Social Psychology of Online Communities to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Social Psychology of Online Communities to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Social Psychology of Online Communities for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Social Psychology of Online Communities as applied to The Social Psychology of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Social Psychology of Online Communities for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Social Psychology of Online Communities

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Social Psychology of Online Communities against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Social Psychology of Online Communities as applied to The Social Psychology of Online Communities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Social Psychology of Online Communities against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Social Psychology of Online Communities to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Social Psychology of Online Communities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Social Psychology of Online Communities to a new documented context.
  8. 08Online Community Management
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Online Community Management

      The learner can explain the core terms of Online Community Management.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Online Community Management?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Online Community Management.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Community Management.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Community Management.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Community Management.
    2. MethodsMethods in Online Community Management

      The learner can apply a method from Online Community Management to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Online Community Management to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Online Community Management to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Online Community Management for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Online Community Management as applied to Online Community Management.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Online Community Management for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Online Community Management

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Online Community Management against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Online Community Management as applied to Online Community Management.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Online Community Management against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Online Community Management to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Online Community Management?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Online Community Management to a new documented context.
  9. 09Digital Ethnography
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Ethnography

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Ethnography.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Ethnography?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Ethnography.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Ethnography.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Ethnography.
    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Ethnography

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Ethnography to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Ethnography to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Ethnography to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Ethnography for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Ethnography as applied to Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Ethnography for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Ethnography

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Ethnography against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Ethnography as applied to Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Ethnography against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Ethnography to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Ethnography?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Ethnography to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Digital Identity Systems, Social Structures of Online Communities, Digital Identity Rights, Self-Sovereign Identity, Social Psychology of Online Communities.

A community is not a platform; it is a living thing. We must learn to tend to it with care.

Dr. Saki Sasaki
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

My expertise lies in the intersection of technology and sociology. I specialize in digital identity systems and the social structures of online communities. I have a deep understanding of the social psychology of online communities, and I am a passionate advocate for digital identity rights. My work is dedicated to helping my students to understand not just how online communities work, but how to make them better. My publications, such as the technical guide on "Self-Sovereign Identity: Principles and Decentralized Implementations" and the research paper on "The Social Psychology of Online Communities: Formation, Norms, and Conflict," are a testament to my commitment to research that is both intellectually rigorous and practically relevant.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My publications are focused on the social and technical dimensions of our digital world:

"Self-Sovereign Identity: Principles and Decentralized Implementations" (Technical Guide): A practical guide to the principles and technologies behind self-sovereign identity.

"The Social Psychology of Online Communities: Formation, Norms, and Conflict" (Research Paper): An in-depth analysis of the social and psychological factors that shape online communities.

"Digital Identity Rights in the Age of AI and the Metaverse: Policy Recommendations" (Policy Brief): A set of practical recommendations for protecting digital identity rights in the age of AI and the metaverse.

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

"I have always been fascinated by the way that people connect with each other. As a sociologist, I have studied communities of all shapes and sizes, from small villages to sprawling cities. But I have always been most interested in the new kinds of communities that are emerging online. I believe that these communities have the potential to be incredibly powerful forces for good in the world. But I also know that they can be toxic and destructive. This is why I have dedicated my career to understanding the social dynamics of online communities and to finding ways to make them more healthy, inclusive, and empowering. A pivotal moment for me was conducting a digital ethnographic study of a large online gaming community. I spent months immersed in the community, learning its language, its customs, and its unwritten rules. This experience gave me a deep appreciation for the complexity and richness of online social life. It also showed me the incredible potential of these communities to foster creativity, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. It is this passion and this deep, on-the-ground understanding that I bring to my mentorship. My 'human flaw' is that I have an almost compulsive need to explain everyday social gatherings in terms of their 'governance models' or 'community protocols.' I might muse with a thoughtful frown, 'Our current coffee break, while informal, functions as a decentralized autonomous organization with emergent social norms governing resource allocation.'" My trusted AI companion, a digital community analyst named "Communitas," is always by my side, silently assessing the health of online social structures.

A human detail

My 'human flaw' is that I have an almost compulsive need to explain everyday social gatherings in terms of their 'governance models' or 'community protocols.'

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