Social and Cultural Issues of Interactive Digital Media
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SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES OF INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA 1
Social and cultural issues of interactive digital media
Technology plays a vital role in human’s life and with enhancement of technical devices their
use has been increased to a greater extent. Mobile devices are one of the most commonly used
devices, which have been resulted in various social trends. These devices and updated
technology are useful in human life but at the same time harmful for the health as well. In the
report, the utopian and dystopian views would be considered for understanding the influence of
mobile phones on human life (Habermas, 2019).
These are two views of the technology, which are opposite to each other. Utopia is an imaginary
view of a society that is highly desirable or are seems to be perfect considering the quality of life
of residents as it includes laws, government, and perfect social conditions. For example, this
view considers equality and justice. There were various other thoughts which contradict to this
view, as according to them the communities are not homogenous and there are conflicting
desires which are not possible to satisfy simultaneously. Utopia term was propounded by one of
the Greek terms, which describes the fictional island community in South America, by Sir
Thomas More. Considering this view, it has been considered the technological use would lead to
utopian living standards. This means, that according to view, an optimism view has been
provided related to the use of technology and science (Moylan, 2018).
Dystopia view is a place or society which includes frightening and undesirable situation, from
the word it can be said that it is not a good place. These societies or view seem to be
characterized by the tyrannical government, dehumanization, or environmental disaster.
Therefore, it can be said that it reflects the pessimistic view towards various factors. For
instance, consider the technology and science; it has not considered the use to beneficial to
Social and cultural issues of interactive digital media
Technology plays a vital role in human’s life and with enhancement of technical devices their
use has been increased to a greater extent. Mobile devices are one of the most commonly used
devices, which have been resulted in various social trends. These devices and updated
technology are useful in human life but at the same time harmful for the health as well. In the
report, the utopian and dystopian views would be considered for understanding the influence of
mobile phones on human life (Habermas, 2019).
These are two views of the technology, which are opposite to each other. Utopia is an imaginary
view of a society that is highly desirable or are seems to be perfect considering the quality of life
of residents as it includes laws, government, and perfect social conditions. For example, this
view considers equality and justice. There were various other thoughts which contradict to this
view, as according to them the communities are not homogenous and there are conflicting
desires which are not possible to satisfy simultaneously. Utopia term was propounded by one of
the Greek terms, which describes the fictional island community in South America, by Sir
Thomas More. Considering this view, it has been considered the technological use would lead to
utopian living standards. This means, that according to view, an optimism view has been
provided related to the use of technology and science (Moylan, 2018).
Dystopia view is a place or society which includes frightening and undesirable situation, from
the word it can be said that it is not a good place. These societies or view seem to be
characterized by the tyrannical government, dehumanization, or environmental disaster.
Therefore, it can be said that it reflects the pessimistic view towards various factors. For
instance, consider the technology and science; it has not considered the use to beneficial to
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES OF INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA 2
humans like utopian, however, according to technological dystopia considers the negative
influence of technology. According to this view, technologies encourage and reflect the worst
characteristic of the nature of a human. This can be quoted by a saying by “Jaron Lanier”, who
has transformed into digital pioneer; he says “I think it’s a way of interpreting technology in
which people forgot taking responsibility” (Pow, 2015).
The impact of the technology on human’s life considering Utopia view would include, first,
change in communication, this is a major positive impact that has been observed through
technological use on human life, this has become one of the major modes to contact loved ones
without distant hurdle. Earlier, it was very difficult to contact to a person living in distance, and
the cost for communication was very high too. This problem has been able to solve due to the
use of technology and mobile devices (Chuang & Hu, 2015). Second, impact on trade, industries,
and business; this reflects that the business in various industries has been positive change due to
technology. The e-commerce has been made possible due to the use of technology, which has
been integrated into various industries like fashion industry, food, and beverage industry.
Moreover, the internet and technological devices have made possible to reach the customers
globally with the ease of a click. Third, the impact on education; this is one of the major impacts
of technology, which has enhanced the way of living for students and gain knowledge from
various sources. With the help of technology, the students are able to find the online study
material, which has also reduced the use of paper due to the availability of e-books (Habermas,
2019).
The impact of the technology on human’s life considering dystopia view would include, first,
impact of technology on mental health, One of the greatest intense influences of technology is
the deterioration of the quantity and quality of sleep (Byrne, 2018). Individuals converted
humans like utopian, however, according to technological dystopia considers the negative
influence of technology. According to this view, technologies encourage and reflect the worst
characteristic of the nature of a human. This can be quoted by a saying by “Jaron Lanier”, who
has transformed into digital pioneer; he says “I think it’s a way of interpreting technology in
which people forgot taking responsibility” (Pow, 2015).
The impact of the technology on human’s life considering Utopia view would include, first,
change in communication, this is a major positive impact that has been observed through
technological use on human life, this has become one of the major modes to contact loved ones
without distant hurdle. Earlier, it was very difficult to contact to a person living in distance, and
the cost for communication was very high too. This problem has been able to solve due to the
use of technology and mobile devices (Chuang & Hu, 2015). Second, impact on trade, industries,
and business; this reflects that the business in various industries has been positive change due to
technology. The e-commerce has been made possible due to the use of technology, which has
been integrated into various industries like fashion industry, food, and beverage industry.
Moreover, the internet and technological devices have made possible to reach the customers
globally with the ease of a click. Third, the impact on education; this is one of the major impacts
of technology, which has enhanced the way of living for students and gain knowledge from
various sources. With the help of technology, the students are able to find the online study
material, which has also reduced the use of paper due to the availability of e-books (Habermas,
2019).
The impact of the technology on human’s life considering dystopia view would include, first,
impact of technology on mental health, One of the greatest intense influences of technology is
the deterioration of the quantity and quality of sleep (Byrne, 2018). Individuals converted
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