Developments in digital forms of communication in a global society

Question 1

digital revolution

Answer 1

the huge shift of communication over the last 3 decades in the terms of which information is stored and shared
all information is converted into binary code
these massive and rapid advanced in tech have transformed lives and led to new types of devices

Question 2

the global villiage

Answer 2

time and distance has shrank, the world is a much smaller place, physical distance is less of an issue
McLuhan predicted the emergence of what he called the ‘global village’ communication and the media is like a giant nervous system
He argues this system would connect everyone and compress the thousands of cultures into one ‘superculture’

Question 3

virtual communities

Answer 3

communities that exist of the internet
social network of individuals who create an online community which may not reflect their lives offline
crosses geographical, political and social lines

Question 4

digital social networks

Answer 4

digital networks encourage users to create public profiles so they can share connections, upload photos, send messages, and keep in touch with family and friends

Question 5

networked global society

Answer 5

the economy and employment have changes significantly, people rely on the internet for creating and maintaining work based relationships as well as finding a job. Access to information to form social networks

Question 6

media convergence

Answer 6

a whole range of different kinds of information can be combined and delivered in one format. Boyle says digitalisation through one device e.g. TV, films, radio, newspaper, phone calls can all be done through a phone.

Question 7

social media

Answer 7

any form of digitally based platform for making, confirming or developing social networks that have a global reach