Post by Stacy Li on Apr 11, 2016 23:48:38 GMT
In "She’ll Text Me, She’ll Text Me Not," comedian Aziz Ansari shares his and Klinenberg's findings on society's need to be instantly satisfied in many platforms. Whether this is a need to feel social approval on social media platforms, or the desire to hear responses from people instantly, or the ability to find virtually any piece of basic information in under a minute, society has become increasingly demanding all across the spectrum.
Within these increasingly fast-paced platforms, there are many ways we can discuss this issue. We can discuss this in terms of different demographics and how they interact with technology.
This TED talk discusses the way people are able to essentially "redefine" themselves and their distinctive demographics through the internet and media. People have become able to reach beyond their typical demographic boxes and are exposed to many different things quickly and in larger quantities. For example, in the world of politics, having access to the internet, may allow a 65 year old woman who loves Bernie Sanders to see that are also many young followers to Sanders. This then breaks the age demographic "box" and gives people more freedom to express their individual rather than typical demographic beliefs.
TED Talk: "Social Media and the End of Gender"
www.ted.com/talks/johanna_blakley_social_media_and_the_end_of_gender#t-195996
How do we feel that age, gender, or nationality could play a role in this increasing demand? Do different age demographics demand more information and at what speeds? Do women or men tend to demand more or less, and demand more or less of what kind of media? Do people outside of America demand less than we do and if so, what causes this? Lastly, is it fair to assume that just because you belong to a certain demographic, you are assumed to demand a certain amount or type of information?
Within these increasingly fast-paced platforms, there are many ways we can discuss this issue. We can discuss this in terms of different demographics and how they interact with technology.
This TED talk discusses the way people are able to essentially "redefine" themselves and their distinctive demographics through the internet and media. People have become able to reach beyond their typical demographic boxes and are exposed to many different things quickly and in larger quantities. For example, in the world of politics, having access to the internet, may allow a 65 year old woman who loves Bernie Sanders to see that are also many young followers to Sanders. This then breaks the age demographic "box" and gives people more freedom to express their individual rather than typical demographic beliefs.
TED Talk: "Social Media and the End of Gender"
www.ted.com/talks/johanna_blakley_social_media_and_the_end_of_gender#t-195996
How do we feel that age, gender, or nationality could play a role in this increasing demand? Do different age demographics demand more information and at what speeds? Do women or men tend to demand more or less, and demand more or less of what kind of media? Do people outside of America demand less than we do and if so, what causes this? Lastly, is it fair to assume that just because you belong to a certain demographic, you are assumed to demand a certain amount or type of information?
