TOPIC : The internet, a new medium?
I've been thinking a lot about the internet lately. Is the internet a new medium? Like, truly new?
The internet has completely modernized the meaning of the word "medium", and seems to have sparked a surge of interest within the academic scene. Interactive media is notoriously difficult to deal with (but also much more interesting than static media, in my opinion), so there are a few basic questions that I'm asking.
What is a medium? What is the internet? What media does it consist of, and what impact does the history of this media have upon contemporary internet? What's truly new about it, if anything? What implications does it have for society?
If you think about your travels around the internet, it's horribly evident that there's an unbelievable amount of recycled media. But there are a few examples which are entirely unique to the medium, and function with the internet as their primary source for content.
I've decided to open up the question to you, because I feel like it's important to ask people from the internet, to get some new ideas happening, and hopefully to get people to think about their relationship with the internet and its history.
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Welcome to the Age of Engagement
Revolutions in communication technology and digital media have transformed almost every sector of society, altering the way we express ideas, participate in public debates, connect with others, entertain ourselves, and define our identities. As we struggle to keep up with these changes, differing stories have emerged about the implications of the digital age and our place in this revolution as citizens and consumers.
One one hand, cyber-optimists such as Clay Shirky have heralded the unprecedented opportunity for the public to upend political power, organize to solve problems, express themselves through independently produced media, and gain control over the decisions of corporations.
On the other hand, cyber-pessimists such as Nicholas Carr worry that the many choices of the digital age distract us from public affairs and personal relationships, eroding our ability to engage with big ideas, altering even the way we think and process information. The overall trend, argue cyber-pessimists, is toward greater political control by elites and influence by corporations. And though there are new opportunities for independent media and voices, traditional entertainment companies and professional news gatherers still dominate what we read, watch, discuss, and think about.
Do we live in an Age of Engagement and participation or an Age of Distraction and control? The truth lies somewhere in between and is the focus of this new blog launching today at Big Think.
How are social networks such as Facebook changing the way we define ourselves, manage relationships, and communicate? Have social networks enhanced or hurt community?
In what ways have the revolutions in digital and social media changed the public relations industry?
Weight in with your comments below. I will follow-up with a post highlighting your ideas.
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