The things existing in cyberspace, physical space, social space, and thinking space (CPSTs) are connected through relationships and interactions. The SocialNet, a ubiquitous network containing these relationships, is getting complex as a result of the interaction between social space and other spaces. Social space plays an important role in promoting the connection and convergence of the other three spaces. While the Internet of Things is described from the cyber view, this article puts forward the concept of SocialNet of Things (SoT) from the social view. The evolution of SoT is determined by the social attributes of things and the changes of SocialNet expounded from the perspectives of philosophy, science, and technology. The case of fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic is explored to explain and support the applicability of SoT. Finally, this article discusses the challenges facing SoT and its future development direction, and illustrates the pivotal role of social space through the generalized social relationships of things.

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SocialNet of Things：受社交空间启发的无处不在的关系网络


网络空间、物理空间、社会空间和思维空间（CPST）中存在的事物通过关系和交互连接起来。社交网络是一个包含这些关系的无处不在的网络，由于社交空间与其他空间之间的交互而变得越来越复杂。社会空间对于促进其他三个空间的联系和融合具有重要作用。在从网络角度描述物联网的同时，本文从社会角度提出了物联网社交网络（SoT）的概念。 SoT的演化是由事物的社会属性和SocialNet的变化决定的，从哲学、科学和技术的角度阐述。通过探讨抗击 COVID-19 大流行的案例来解释和支持 SoT 的适用性。最后，本文讨论了SoT面临的挑战及其未来的发展方向，并通过事物的广义社会关系阐释了社会空间的关键作用。