HUMN 2020 17 March 2020
Internet Culture
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Group Members M. Gojda – Group Manager K. Williams – Lead Researcher K. Nelson – Lead Writer N. Dyer – Lead Editor A. Robinson – Lead Designer
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Table of Contents • What is Internet Culture? o Pg. 4 • Types of Networks in Internet Culture o Pg. 5 • The Internet’s Influence on Communication o Pg. 6 • Literature in Internet Culture o Pg. 7 • Cyberpoetry vs Poetry o Pg. 8 • References o Pg. 9 3
What is Internet Culture? Internet culture, also known as cyberculture, is emerging from the use of computer networks for communication, entertainment, and business. Internet culture has arisen from culture itself. Culture is defined by the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group (Webster Dictionary). With the invention people from all over the world can share different beliefs, opinions, ideas, etc. In broad terms the internet is all about communication. Internet culture is all about practices and habits. Most people have the habit of getting on their smartphone when they are bored just to scroll through their Instagram feed. The habit many young people are guilty of is getting on their smartphone when they are in an uncomfortable situation. They feel that communication on a screen is easier rather than face to face.
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Networks in Internet Culture Wearable Computing includes items like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart glasses. Multiplayer Gaming includes games like Battlefield 1, Gears of War 4, Titanfall 2, and Overwatch. Other forms of networks found on the internet are social media platforms, texting, online communities, and mobile apps. These networks allow people to interact from virtually anywhere with internet access. There are networks made for different interests and purposes like professional business networks, entertainment networks, and communication networks. 5
The Internet’s Influence on Communication The internet is surrounded by communication. We have everything at the tips of our fingers. We no longer must wait for the 5 o’clock news to find out what is going on in the world, but instead we just must wait until the first reporter gets an article published. When the well-known social media platform, Facebook, was launched on February 4, 2004 communication began to rapidly change and it is still evolving sixteen years later. Creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, was a sophomore at Harvard University when he wanted to change the way Harvard students could connect with one another. Within 24 hours over 1,000 accounts had been registered. As of October 2019, there are over 2 billion Facebook monthly users. Zuckerberg could be considered one of the pioneers for the internet influencing communication.
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Literature in Internet Culture
The internet allows access to unlimited amounts of literature. Through websites like The Literature Network, there are over 3,500 full books, 4,400 short stories, 260 authors, and 8,500 quotes.
The internet allows writers to connect through different internet platforms. Some examples are virtual interviews, lecture IRLs, and social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The internet allows people to connect with others all over the world. Anyone can share their literature with others anywhere and anytime they want to.
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Cyber Poetry VS Poetry What is poetry? Poetry is a type of literature which express ideas or emotions in a certain style and rhythm. What is cyberpoetry? Cyberpoetry is a form of poetry that uses aspects of technology and social media in order to create it.
Poetry and Cyberpoetry are similar because they both contain verses, rhythm, irony, metaphors, similes, and both can have many meanings. The differences are Cyberpoetry requires the balance of art and technology and allows writers to freely write without strict guidelines. Cyberpoetry is created via computers and can sometimes be interactive. 8
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HUMN 2020 Augusta University
Contact: Dr. Seretha Williams seretha.williams@augusta.edu
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