The disorientation of experience in the Information Society

The disorientation of experience in the Information Society

This article introduces a new cultural study based on the interpretation of certain principles of social complexity theory. We analyse the impact of the Information Society on the construction of European cultural identities. The acceleration of communication prevents objective reflection on the exp...

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista CIDOB d'afers internacionals 2011-09 (95), p.31-42
1. Verfasser: Fernando R. Contreras
Format: Artikel
Sprache:spa
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Complexity
digital culture
disorientation
identity
mass media
mobility
timeless
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Zusammenfassung:This article introduces a new cultural study based on the interpretation of certain principles of social complexity theory. We analyse the impact of the Information Society on the construction of European cultural identities. The acceleration of communication prevents objective reflection on the experiences of individuals and their communities. Europe’s debate on crucial issues of identity, based on volatilized information, and timelessly disoriented by the speed of the media.
ISSN:1133-6595
2013-035X