Meaning in the Age of Social Media

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Meaning in the Age of Social Media
Author : G. Langlois
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Publisher : Springer
Language : English
Release Date : 05 June 2014
ISBN : 9781137356611
Pages : 201 pages
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Meaning in the Age of Social Media by G. Langlois Book PDF Summary

The search for meaning is an essential human activity. It is not just about agreeing on some definitions about the world, objects, and people; it is an ethical process of opening up to find new possibilities. Langlois uses case studies of social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon) to revisit traditional conceptions of meaning.

Meaning in the Age of Social Media

The search for meaning is an essential human activity. It is not just about agreeing on some definitions about the world, objects, and people; it is an ethical process of opening up to find new possibilities. Langlois uses case studies of social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon) to

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Meaning in the Age of Social Media

The search for meaning is an essential human activity. It is not just about agreeing on some definitions about the world, objects, and people; it is an ethical process of opening up to find new possibilities. Langlois uses case studies of social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon) to

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