POP CULTURE ~ 4.12.19
With the advent of social media, technology, Alexa listening to our conversations, Siri taking commands from the palm of your hand, it’s difficult to not be swayed by the influx of information that is shared daily. A perfect example of this technologic pop cultural phenomenon is the upcoming Coachella weekend and Game of Thrones finale.
How has the way we consume pop culture changed within the past 10 or so years? For starters, we’ve got a digital device that has become the extension of our well-being. Want to show friends you’re at the best party at Coachella? Snap a pic and share. Want to show friends you’re the best at predicting what will happen on GofT? Tweet about it. But what about the next 10 years? How will tech and the rise of digitization impact pop culture as we know it today? Can you picture it?
Will algorithms take over and tell us what rising star is more important than the other? Or will artificial intelligence be the moving force behind what we “perceive” to be cool? Take a moment to think about that as we head into the weekend. Perhaps a moment in time this weekend will inspire you to create new forms of pop culture awareness. After all, if Katie Bauman was able to construct the first image of a black hole, what unknown talents can you put to use to change the dynamic of pop culture for years to come?
Knowledge is power, but pop culture is a reflection of social change. What will you change? - CR
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