ANT208H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Enculturation, Reddit, Participatory Democracy
Document Summary
Internet started in 1960"s as a military defense network. Similar social impact to the invention of things such as electricity and cars. Liberates people from physical confines of their communities. People are able to access information and communicate with the entire world with the click of a button, opening up a more democratic space. Internet has an irreversible impact on socialization. Pivotal role in the creation of the self. Expands our awareness of ourselves and others, and the universe in general. Self-publishing: anyone can post their own content online. Electronic diasporas: strengthened familial tie through communication technology. Diasporas: communities that have moved from their homeland to a new place, and group together. Blurred boundaries between the private and public sphere. Even when in the public sphere, you can still communicate with friends and family. Online communication can be a way to set up face-to-face interaction, or can fully replace it.
