Literature across the internet and books
indicate the broadness and dynamic conceptual features of cyberculture. Many
have defined the concept differently, some uttered based on their philosophical
perspective and others from practical point of view, on the personal and ICT (new
technological tools, computer) interaction. Moreover, Jackob Macek (no date) reviewing
on the conceptual definition of cyberculture stated that, the term cyberculture
has lacked explicit meaning. Similarly, others who agree on the flexibility of
the term, define in consideration to the undefined boundaries of cyberculture,
‘cyber-topics’, refer to the virtual communities, for instance cybernetics,
computerization, digital revolution, cyborgization of the human body,
and so on. Thus, cyberculture becomes confusing and ambiguous terminology to
specify its clear cut defining concepts.
To my understanding, the definition of
cyberculture has been becoming wider and wider from time to time, as the
technological development continues to evolve. Therefore, the definition steams
from the dynamic integrity and usability of ICT products in most dimensions of
our socio-cultural practices.
Source from google
Given what is critically forwarded above, in
my opinion, I similarly see the controversy of the term, cyberculture, as it is
applied in unlimited cultural boundary to most of our daily activities. Consequently,
most of the human daily activities (communication, business, education,
media…and so on) are mediated by the dynamically emerging new technological advancement
(networking, accessibility, software and the transaction system). That is why,
users of cyberculture were described as “emerging forms of society transformed
by ICTs” Jackob Macek (p. 02, no date).
This is my brainstorming on the definition of cyberculture, and your comments and critics are appreciated.
