04 Digital Culture and Society

Overview

  • Course Title: Digital Thinking and Innovation

  • Module: Digital Culture and Society

Introduction

  • Focus on how technology promotes cultural change leading to a digital society.

  • Learning outcomes include understanding culture change, digital culture evolution, and its societal impacts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain culture change.

  • Understand the evolution to the digital world (digital culture).

  • Understand impacts of digital culture on society (digital society).

Key Concepts

1. Culture Change

  • Definition: A way of life of a group influenced by behaviors, beliefs, and values through communication and imitation.

  • Cultural changes may stem from new ideas or technological advancements.

2. Digital Culture

  • Emphasizes technology's role in shaping human interactions, behaviors, and communications.

  • Impact of various digital components:

    • Payment: Digital wallets like PayPal, Apple Pay.

    • Shopping: Online platforms like Lazada and eBay.

    • Education: Online learning models.

    • Navigation: GPS integrated with social media (e.g., Waze).

    • News: Real-time alerts via push notifications.

    • Entertainment: Services like YouTube and Netflix.

    • Social Connection: Engagement through platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

3. Digital Society

  • Defined as a progressive society that integrates advanced technologies into culture.

  • Integral role of technology in everyday life.

  • Concerns over dependency and addiction to digital devices:

    • Many young people check their phones frequently, even at night.

    • Digital dependency can negatively affect daily life.

4. eMotional Support

  • Social media as a support mechanism for Generation Z, with significant emotional impact.

  • Research highlights:

    • High proportions of Gen Z receive emotional support through digital platforms.

Conclusion

  • The digital culture has transformative effects on society, shaping lifestyles, behaviors, and emotional connections.

  • Ongoing discourse on the balance between the benefits and overuse of technology.