Trends, Themes, Issues
Consider the following theoretical concerns as they relate to our study of text technologies. Define each in one complete sentence.
Intentionality
For something to be considered a text, the author must have created it with a certain purpose, or intent, in mind.
Materiality
The physical form of the text.
Functionality
The way we use the text, or how we interact with the technology.
Authority
The inherent power in a text, usually derived from social standards or even government regulation.
Authenticity
The idea that a text is genuine or real.
Anonymity
Having no author, a text with no known creator.
Authorship
The creater or producer of a text.
Speed
The rate at which a text is adopted throughout a given area.
Mouvance
Refers to a high level of variation between text technologies.
Fear/Apocalypticism
The idea that technological advancement is negative and one day machines will take over.
Democratization
The idea that text creation is a collaborative effort.
Accessibility
How difficult or easy it is to view and/or acquire a text.
Originality
Unique quality of a work, a new idea.
Intentionality
For something to be considered a text, the author must have created it with a certain purpose, or intent, in mind.
Materiality
The physical form of the text.
Functionality
The way we use the text, or how we interact with the technology.
Authority
The inherent power in a text, usually derived from social standards or even government regulation.
Authenticity
The idea that a text is genuine or real.
Anonymity
Having no author, a text with no known creator.
Authorship
The creater or producer of a text.
Speed
The rate at which a text is adopted throughout a given area.
Mouvance
Refers to a high level of variation between text technologies.
Fear/Apocalypticism
The idea that technological advancement is negative and one day machines will take over.
Democratization
The idea that text creation is a collaborative effort.
Accessibility
How difficult or easy it is to view and/or acquire a text.
Originality
Unique quality of a work, a new idea.