Thursday, June 3, 2010
Smart Mobs: Who Owns the Media
This article immediately brings to mind the iphone, as it a phone that boasts continuous connection to the internet. It tracks everything; there is an application for nearly any type of tracking. Which restaurants you’ve been to, what locations you’ve visited, etc…All of this can be easily logged and tracked. There are so many ways to create smart mobs with the amount of connectivity each person has, as well as the various pieces of technology that promote the creation of these smart mobs. Facebook itself is probably one of the largest creators of smart mobs. Simply joining a “facebook group” or ‘liking” something immediately categorizes the person, placed amongst individuals who share similar interests. The quickly advancing technology is shifting cultural norms, compensating for the increased connectivity with greater categorization of individuals.
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Although, facebook groups do give the member a sense of connectivity, I don't think they really connect people. Unless you take the initiative to talk to the people in the group who you don't know, and I don't think people do.
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