Tinder's life source is its audience. Without its active prosumerism and participatory culture, it would cease to exist. Participatory Culture is defined, "where members feel some degree of social connection with one another" (Jenkins, 2006). The audience feel apart of a larger community as well as deep connections to other users they interact with. "In terms of personal development, … Continue reading The Audience Takes To The Stage
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Tinder vs. the World
“Convergence does not mean ultimate stability or unity. It operates as a constant force for unification but always in dynamic tension with change. . . . There is no immutable law of growing convergence." Henry Jenkins Society is made up of many different individuals, all with different ideologies and interests, liking and wanting different … Continue reading Tinder vs. the World
Controlling the Media or Mind?
"Whoever controls the media, controls the mind." Jim Morrison China is a beautiful country with rich culture, history and power. The 20th Century saw the end of dynasties and the rise of China as an international powerhouse, with mass production and technological innovation powering them as a leader in the world's economy. The People's Republic … Continue reading Controlling the Media or Mind?
I Have An Idea! *(We)
"I think copyright is moral, proper. I think a creator has the right to control the disposition of his or her works - I acutally believe that the financial issue is less important than the integrity of the work. " - Esther Dyson When you are using Tinder, not only are you agreeing to their … Continue reading I Have An Idea! *(We)
She Can’t Stop?
"I don't want to be perfect, but I do want to be a role model. My mom always tells me that imperfections equal beauty. All of us are imperfect." - Miley Cyrus Ah Miley Cyrus, you've done it again. At first glance, we see a model, posing provocatively and raunchily at the camera. However the … Continue reading She Can’t Stop?
I Neknominate…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5mBShX9fdU Perhaps it was former PM, Bob Hawke who started it... or perhaps it was at a college in Western Australia, where mates dared their friends to film themselves skulling a beer, upload it to Facebook then nominate two more of their friends to do the same thing. The Neknominations spread quickly across Australia, then … Continue reading I Neknominate…
Be My Tinderella?
Swipe left, swipe right, swipe left, swipe right... Congratulations! You have 1 new match! Ever wanted the social life of being at a bar and flirting with countless attractive people from the comfort of your own bedroom?Well now you can with Tinder. Tinder is a dating app which uses your Facebook account and GPS location … Continue reading Be My Tinderella?
My Worldly Addiction
Some people are addicted to cocaine, others, smoking, or even sex and alcohol... But me? I'm addicted to life. I just can't get enough. London has been my home for the past twelve months where I worked and travelled across the continent far and wide, including France, Hungary, Poland, Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria, Ireland and … Continue reading My Worldly Addiction
A Worldly Addiction 