RESEARCH, REsearch, reSEARCH, research, re s e a r c h… r e s e a r c h. These thirteen weeks have been interesting, stressful and a learning experience. As I conclude this research paper, I can reflect on the process as a whole. Overall, it has allowed my abilities as a […]
Tag: internet
Let’s take a ‘Nosedive’ into today’s culture
Black Mirror’s first episode of season three; ‘Nosedive’ discusses the common questions that arise with the growth of technology and increased use of social media. Why is there such an obsession with our online self rather than our real (offline) self? The episode begins and we immediately meet Lacie (who is played by Bryce Dallas […]
Open your mind to open source
I watch an episode of Silicon Valley and instantly long to be a tech-genius. The ability to build software from scratch and frequently speak the language of 0’s and 1’s seems to be the ultimate dream… In the land of open source, there are no gatekeepers and no restrictions placed on users. The people are given […]
Am I right to copy?
Due to copyright infringement unfortunately not. What does this mean for creativity and the ongoing stream of ideas if everything is restricted? Today, user-generated content dominates with the invention of the internet. Has this ever happened to you mid YouTube binge? The internet makes the monitoring of copyright tricky as it is virtually “a copy […]
reMIX culTURE
“Works of art, culture, invention, and creation are informed and inspired by things that we experience in the world around us.” – Matt Jessell Remixes don’t just occur in the music industry. Ideas start as a single entity and spread from person to person, re-shaping and growing as a result. Whether the outcome is good or bad the […]
Ermahgerd?
Fame is an unusual concept based on how society values you. Actors, musicians and the incredibly wealthy are who we see to be ‘famous’. The idea of fame seems to be attractive to the general public, but once you’ve got fame does one still want it? Even as a meme star? Reddit, the home to many, many, maannnny […]
To be or not to be?
Citizen journalism allows for ordinary people, like you or I to be content producers with no gatekeepers required. With this in mind, would you be a citizen journalist or are you already? The internet has allowed a wonderful power shift to occur within this age of information. Content can be watched, read and engaged with from a range of […]
We’re all participants!
You’ve just finished a great book. It’s gotten a lot of hype on a mass scale, so then it is made into a film. From the film, a soundtrack is made. Now, you’ve read a book, watched a movie and listened to a soundtrack but the engagement with that text doesn’t yet end. From there, […]
Research Proposal: More than just a punchline!
How many times a day do you scroll past or engage with internet memes? It seems meme culture is rapidly taking over the internet and with no discouragement from the users because let’s face it – they’re entertaining! It raises the question – how has communication changed due to the emergence of internet memes? Visual […]
