2019· International Journal of Innovative Research in Humanities & Technology· Vol 2, pp. 01-13· 0 citations
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Technology is a potent facilitator of cross-cultural exchange in the world, but its success in the long-run is based on a balance of innovation and inclusiveness to be made so that the wealth of global cultural diversity is not only preserved but also glorified.
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Moreover, the results indicate that technology does not only increase the scope of the cultural exchange but also makes the interaction more enriched with real-time communication, multimedia content, and user-specific interactions. These developments have resulted in vibrant digital ecosystems that continuously exchange, transform and conserve cultural knowledge. Nevertheless, as much as these advantages may be, the paper also highlights the need to ensure that the effects of technology are well managed such that it can foster cultural diversity and inclusiveness but not work against these principles. Issues like the digital divide are seen to still limit access by some groups of people, which means that they cannot engage and contribute to the global cultural discussion. In a similar way, the prevailing nature of some cultures in digital media creates issues of cultural homogenization where local cultures and identities can be subdued to more powerful global discourses. Thus, policymakers, technology developers, and researchers should collaborate to develop inclusive digital spaces that facilitate equal cultural representation. This effort should aim at improving digital infrastructure, improving digital literacy, and promoting multilingual and culturally diverse content. Future studies must seek new models and approaches to help in closing the digital divide so that the needy groups can be empowered to fully engage in the digital ecosystem. Moreover, policies and technological solutions should be created that will retain the cultural heritage and promote intercultural dialogue. To sum up, technology is a potent facilitator of cross-cultural exchange in the world, but its success in the long-run is based on a balance of innovation and inclusiveness to be made so that the wealth of global cultural diversity is not only preserved but also glorified.
This paper examines how technological advancements before 2018 such as the internet, social media, mobile communication, and digital media—have transformed cultural interaction across the globe. It highlights how digital platforms enable real-time communication, cultural exchange, and increased global awareness by allowing people to share traditions, languages, and values. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the study emphasizes the role of Web 2.0 and user-generated content in making cultural participation more accessible. The paper also discusses how mobile technologies help bridge the digital divide, giving underserved communities a platform to express their cultural identities globally. However, it addresses challenges like cultural homogenization, unequal access, and dominance of certain cultural narratives. Overall, the study concludes that while technology is a powerful tool for cultural exchange and globalization, careful policies are needed to preserve cultural diversity, authenticity, and inclusiveness
Amanda S. Davis· International Journal of Inn...· 0 citations
In recent decades, digital technology and the internet have been incorporated as tools to support the production, circulation, and sharing of knowledge, expertise, and practices, shaping new modes of social and educational interaction. However, this movement does not occur in a homogeneous manner, as inequalities persist in access to and use of digital technologies, which are influenced by social, economic and educational conditions that limit the effective use of these tools, especially among older adults. Thinking about digital inclusion means recognizing it as a space for social participation, in which individuals learn, teach, and reinvent their ways of being in the world. In this scenario, participation is understood as an educational process that brings individuals together around collective interests, strengthens democratic ties and expands possibilities for critical insertion in spaces, including those mediated by technologies. The objective of this thesis was to analyse the participation of older people in the methodological configurations of research on digital inclusion, based on a digital inclusion project developed in Brazil, grounded in a Freirean perspective. It is theoretically grounded in the perspective of critical education, particularly the concept of participation. Methodologically, it is a qualitative study that combines a literature review, expert interviews, and participatory research. Two literature reviews were conducted: one on Brazilian theses and dissertations and the other on international articles. In the empirical field, interviews were conducted with four experts on the contextual conditions that guide and structure Freirean research and practice, as well as observations and meetings on digital technologies with older people participating in two social assistance policy bonding groups in a municipality in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre. The data were produced using a self-assessment instrument for participation, analysed using descriptive statistics, and participation in the meetings, which, together with the interview transcripts, were interpreted using reflective thematic analysis. The results show that older people's participation in educational processes and research methodologies is not homogeneous, influenced by different life experiences, levels of familiarity with digital technologies, and the meanings attributed to their use. The research points to the centrality of participation as an ethical, political, and methodological principle, highlighting the need for research methodologies that promote listening, dialogue, and the recognition of older adults as active subjects in educational processes. As a contribution, the thesis broadens the debate on forms and processes of participation by older people in research in the fields of education and ageing, especially regarding the investigation of non-formal educational processes of digital inclusion.
What happens to the cultural connotations of songs, gestures, jokes, political symbols, etc., when they leave their original contexts of production and spread across digital platforms? Most existing studies have addressed only part of this problem. Research on representation examines the construction of cultural difference; research on participation traces users' remixing and discussion of content; platform studies explains how data, ranking and governance structure visibility. Treating these processes as independent, however, cannot explain the changes that occur during circulation. This conceptual paper proposes a trajectory-based framework linking three dimensions of platform-mediated meaning-making: the representation and translation of cultural materials, their participatory and affective recirculation, and the infrastructural allocation of attention. The framework is recursive rather than sequential. Translation invites responses; those responses generate signals for recommendation systems; the resulting pattern of visibility affects subsequent translations and representations. This framework can explain why the same circulation can produce creative hybridity and mutual recognition while also enabling decontextualisation, appropriation and unequal interpretive authority. The article puts forward analytical questions for tracing who determines the "legibility" of culture, whose interpretations spread, and how platforms reinforce certain meanings while marginalising others. It presents comparative and longitudinal research designs that can test these relationships across multiple languages, communities and platform environments.
Cheng-Rui Shi· Journal of Humanities and Cu...· 0 citations
At present, mass media are the first platforms that society uses to create, spread and communicate its thoughts and ideas. This paper will explore the reasons for the creation and spread of media cultural symbols in contemporary times. Based on semiotics and cultural studies, this paper investigates how media platforms express deep-seated values of society through easy-to-understand visual and textual signs. Examine how the logic of media and the political economy of symbols shape things, and show that these symbols are not produced in a vacuum. Research will also be conducted on how media culture represents contemporary identities, what dominant discourses it produces, and how these affect public consciousness in the age of heavy mediatisation. Mapping the Transition from the old model of broadcasting to an interactive digital convergence, this paper studies changes in institutional producers and active audiences over time. In short, it believes that to understand the underlying ideas and values of the whole society today, we need to be able to interpret symbols in the media critically.
Hao-Fu Yang· Academic Journal of Art and...· 0 citations
Generation Z is a remarkable and influential cohort of consumers who grew up immersed in digital technology, social media, and instant access to content. Their distinctive values, expectations, and media habits create both obstacles and opportunities for marketers seeking to connect adequately. This review paper examines the main characteristics of Gen Z in the digital world; explores how these characteristics shape their shopping habits, media interactions, and what they actually want from brands. Generation Z cherishes personalized experiences, but also truly values authenticity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. As digital natives, they move effortlessly between the physical and virtual worlds, and platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are key to discovering products and services and making decisions. The study is based on a qualitative, narrative literature review that integrates relevant professional sources and theoretical approaches from the field of digital marketing and consumer behavior. The results show that successfully engaging Gen Z requires a combination of personalization, authenticity and social responsiveness, while the digital ecosystem shapes and constrains their behavior. Through relevant case studies and marketing examples, this paper highlights the importance of brands adopting innovative, inclusive, and value-driven strategies to create meaningful connections with Gen Z consumers.
The research examines the ontic spacing of Balkan identity in the virtual sphere by analysing the digital domain, specifically selected social media profiles and their content. The main research question is: can virtual spaces, when treated analytically alongside physical ones, participate in the constitution of ontic spaces that articulate and stabilise identity patterns? The central hypothesis is that certain online profiles and forms of symbolic representation not only reflect existing cultural characteristics but also contribute to their further transmission and shaping; therefore, they can serve as an environment for the ontic spacing of Balkan identity. The research context is grounded in contemporary trends on social media, which are increasingly entering the field of political science and becoming an important resource for understanding collective identities. The paper analyses specific examples, such as the profiles Balkan Dad and Justus Reid, which predominantly produce content in English, as well as Kruševac Geto, whose content is more locally oriented but resonates with a significant audience. Through humour, stereotypes, language, and local cultural patterns, these profiles articulate a recognisable Balkan code and achieve broad social visibility. The conclusion is that the analysed profiles do not constitute ontic spaces in themselves; rather, given their popularity, they function as virtual spaces within which the ontic spacing of Balkan identity unfolds. In this way, such content transcends the realm of entertainment and becomes a relevant indicator of the Balkans' cultural and identity positioning in the digital environment.
Ivana Vlašković· Nacionalni interes· 0 citations
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