DIGITAL SOULS AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES: STORYTELLING IN THE MODERN WORLD
Journal Title: International Journal of English and Literature (IJEL) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Physically dispersed individuals can now come together, thanks to global connectivity. Digitalera affords us virtual communities, which connects us easily without any hassles where we are plugged in and unplugged easily. These digital utopias offer the new generation with a possibility of enjoying social life through a multimodal digital connectivity without having to follow the expected procedures of societal norms. The past decade saw a rise in the digital publishing arena, where writers and readers took matters into their own hands and unlocked the possibility of open digital platforms. These platforms, gave writers tremendous freedom to publish their works online, and also to interact with their reader’s and fellow writers as well. The Advanced technology affords online users with enough applications and a rapid means of transmission of data. These networks become the site for social exchange among teenagers and young adults. Earlier there was nothing more important than the text or the story. The text held the power to influence and transform the minds of readers. This style of reading and has undergone a massive change, where the text or the story is enhanced by graphics, animation, videos and sounds. In some cases, the responses of the enthusiasts and followers also become the basis of major revisions by the authors. This digital interactivity may be at its infancy, but can be seen growing swiftly altogether. The unreal on-line world is becoming more enticing and real to the tech savvy youth, but has turned into an estranging world for the rest.
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RENJITHA REGHUNATH
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