New Books in Science, Technology, and Society Too Much Communication?
Dec 2, 2023
Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, discuss 'Too Much Communication?' They explore the shift towards excessive communication, the impact of digital communication and social media, challenges of fact-checking, and the differences between traditional and social media platforms. They also touch on the evolution of communication devices and the tension between individual and group dynamics in the digital ecosystem.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Excessive Communication and Unintended Consequences
03:13 • 21min
The Affordances and Challenges of Cloud Computing and Digital Communication
23:46 • 6min
The Evolution of Communication Devices and their Impact on Social Dynamics
29:44 • 15min
Differences Between Traditional Media and Social Media Platforms
44:37 • 6min
Affordance of Devices and Immediacy in Communication
50:12 • 3min