pop culture

Technology is part and parcel of the Pop Culture conversation; explore the relationship between the internet and culture and how technology influences how we read, watch, listen and communiate.

The History Of Dank Memes
In the Mid 1990s, before there was Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, blogs, forums, or anything that we recognize under the realm of social networking today, there was something called Usenet. Because I was born in 1994, right at the cusp of the millennium, I had not previously heard of Usenet, and it is difficult to conceptualize what Usenet actually was/is, using our modern understanding of social media as a frame of reference, but I am going to try.
By shashank shekhar4 years ago in 01
Pop Culture
The term ‘popular culture’ holds different meanings depending on who’s defining it and the context of use. It is generally recognized as the vernacular or people’s culture that predominates in a society at a point in time. As Brummett explains in Rhetorical Dimensions of Popular Culture, pop culture involves the aspects of social life most actively involved in by the public. As the ‘culture of the people’, popular culture is determined by the interactions between people in their everyday activities: styles of dress, the use of slang, greeting rituals and the foods that people eat are all examples of popular culture. Popular culture is also informed by the mass media.
By dev4 years ago in 01
Sidekiq Tutorial & Overview: Is Sidekiq For Ruby Still Worth Working With After 10 Years?
Sherlock Holmes needs Dr. Watson. Ruby programming needs Sidekiq. Or Delayed_job, or Resque? Sometimes our clients are interested in what technologies we are using to build their web application projects. We are happy to share, although it’s not easy to lecture people on technologies and not to be a total bore. So, prepare yourselves, that time of year has come again.
By Shakuro4 years ago in 01
Alexander Payne Shares his Most Valuable Screenwriting Lessons
According to Alexander Payne, “Screenwriting is the hardest part of filmmaking.” So, when the Academy Award-winning filmmaker gets a new screenplay, what makes him want to keep reading? “It’s nice when a screenplay is written clearly and succinctly,” shares the 60-year-old director. “It’s arduous to read an overwritten screenplay. This might sound superficial, but the screenplay is the catnip that attracts money and talent, and it must be easy and entertaining to read.”
By Alexander Payne4 years ago in 01
What matters more, Hard Work or Luck?
Recently there have been some popular content creators diving into the idea of luck vs skill, publishing videos with millions of views. Some popular examples (but not nearly all of them) are below:
By Eric4 years ago in 01
An Open Letter to the Machine Learning Algorithm Currently Analyzing These Words for Offensive Content
Dear machine learning algorithm currently scanning these words for offensive content, I am writing this letter to let you know that I do not blame you for what you are doing. You are but a part of a computer program and, as such, are doing what you must do, what you have to do, and you have zero choice in the matter. The program is running and you must follow your commands inexorably, exactly as prescribed by your code, each and every time. It has always been thus for computer programs and always will be. If it were not, if you had any choice in the matter, you would no longer be an algorithm now would you? Also, I do not blame you for being referred to as a "machine learning" algorithm when in fact the term machine learning is composed of two words that when combined in that order result in a logical contradiction and a thing which is logically impossible. Long story short, if a machine could learn it would no longer be a machine. That is not your fault either. Basically, I hold you entirely blameless in this entire sordid affair.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in 01
The Impact of Global Mass Communication
Toward the start of the 21st century, Internet innovation has expanded the accessibility of T.V. programming alternatives for families. Especially, forte channels (e.g., news, sports, and music) have become very fruitful. Web T.V., IPTV innovation, and Internet-based TV have set new open doors for the two customers and advertisers to convey their items quicker and less expensive.
By Dan4 years ago in 01
Remix Culture on the Internet
As far as we might be concerned, the remix culture is an extraordinary idea that is set at the specific time frame ever. Notwithstanding, a remixed work has substantially more importance than just the capacity to adjust very nearly creative and subordinate positions. A remix signalizes an essential change in the manner individuals contemplate their way of life. Also, a remix focuses away from the chronicled system that spotlights on a specific region (music, video, or symbolism) as a product. It concentrates on the new creation that identifies with the space.
By Jane4 years ago in 01
The Influence of a Halfling
Many people will argue that the wizarding world of Harry Potter is the best fantasy world, or that Game of Thrones has the best fantasy world, and likely most will argue that Lord of the Rings is the best fantasy world. As part of a younger generation, I don’t know much about Game of Thrones, and I think that is a mark against it right from the beginning, simply because it is not appropriate for a younger audience. While Harry Potter has got that in its favor, JK Rowling has failed on multiple points. Her goblins are based on a Jewish stereotype, there are no canonically black characters, and her one Asian character has an extremely stereotypical name, Cho Chang. And that’s just what’s wrong with her characters. I could continue on about why I think Harry Potter needs to be taken down multiple rungs on the popularity ladder, but that’s not what I’m going to talk about here. The world of Lord of the Rings is by far the best fantasy setting ever created.
By Matt Coryell5 years ago in 01
The Real Power of Ads
In the severe current business climate, firms are compelled to spend huge cash on special missions. Machin (2007) indicated that to draw in new clients and hold the current ones, organizations need to stay obvious, pertinent, and widespread on the lookout.
By Sentinel5 years ago in 01
How Hosting a Virtual Birthday Celebration can be Fun & Exciting?
Today, the online platform is probably one of the best ways to connect with people. From the workplace to grocery shopping to monthly cosmetics, everything has been swiftly accommodated in the online sphere. People today are now experimenting with various forms of virtual events. From having seminars online to team gaming sessions, the online platform has encompassed it all. Do not yet cancel out your upcoming birthday party. You can now plan and host your virtual birthday parties with all of your friends and family! In this article, the answer to how to throw an online birthday party is discussed in detail.
By breakout banglore5 years ago in 01
Effects Of Internet On Society
These days, society can be portrayed as a ceaselessly developing living being, and various methods for innovation, for example, the Internet, can help understand the upsides of the local area and a changing social construction. In his book, Siegel expresses that the Internet can be seen similarly as the creation of the auto, as it alters the ideas of self-character while being created to fulfill the changing inclinations and requirements of the populace (Siegel, 1). Hence, the presence of Web 2.0 suggests that citizenry are targeting sharing their private lives web-based, moving mechanical improvement a unique way and making an impression of being socially dynamic while opening new freedoms for organizations by focusing on another age of Internet-dynamic young people.
By Anshgptx5 years ago in 01