Bibliography on the Influence of Modern Technology on Pop Culture

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Technology and popular culture are two aspects that have a great influence on each other. Popular culture involves cultural products, such as art, literature, fashion, dance, and music. One of the major artistic practice revolves around technology, telecommunication, and media. Technology, legal, and social changes have continued to influence the development of new models in the music industry. Researchers have conducted comprehensive studies on modern music retrieval systems and the impact that modern developments have modified pop culture. Besides, the emergence of the internet has played a significant role in the sale and subscription to music. For instance, the sales of online music and subscription services have changed from the traditional use of cassettes during popular culture. Arguably, technological and social factors have played a significant role in transforming the music industry. A combination of social drivers and major technological developments have influenced modifications of popular culture and music.
Pop culture is a blend of perspectives, images, and attitudes that the mainstream population recognize. Notably, technology has changed greatly ways that people consume culture. For instance, it has transformed the traditional structure of pop culture and music. Currently, music producers and artists alike regard the traditional ways of distributing music as obsolete because of the convenience of music transfer during the digital space. Currently, most music retailers have realized the essence of online sales, thus, making it more convenient to exchange ideas. Therefore, new technology has influenced cultural erosion and success of mainstreaming the practices of pop culture.
Notably, the internet has continued to evolve rapidly in the current era of the proliferation of modern technology. Broadband technology has increased the current consumers of music and other forms of cultural practices. The convergence takes on both music distribution devices and increased playing time. Equally, the availability of mobile devices has changed ways that people can access music and flexibility in the entertainment industry. However, one of the major challenges is that availability of music over the internet has influenced an increase in piracy rates. In future, it is likely that development of technology will influence more significant modifications of pop culture and music.
Meyer, Eric T. "Making Digital Cultures: Access, Interactivity, and Authenticity." (2010): 1061-1063.
The article examines the issue of modern technology and its relationship to cultural and social changes in the contemporary world. Besides, Meyer discusses the impact that digital technology has made on institutional identities and practices. According to research findings, digital technologies are embedded within institutions to expedite the process of disseminating information. Notably, the article provides an objective overview of music in its current form. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the entire music industry covering live performances and the issues that affect musicians in the contemporary world.
The author has revealed ways that the current digitization of entertainment has impacted the various business models and practices. One of the major findings is that fans play a significant role in influencing music and portrayal of relevant ideas. The book is an appropriate source of information on music being on the cloud, which is a description that the author makes at the introductory part of the book. Meyer postulates that music has shifted dramatically from physical media to the existing connectedness of computer devices. Several factors, such as the internet have been the major drivers of music industry.
Considerably, the article is an appropriate primer to the issues that surround information technology and its integration in commercial activities. One of the outstanding issues in the book is that it recognizes a myriad of factors that have an influence on significant changes in entertainment. The book can be an appropriate resource in gaining an in-depth understanding of pop culture and technology. The author utilizes a theoretical approach in embracing both history and ideas that surround the issue of advances in modern technology. Importantly, Meyer sets a standard on ways that we understand the contribution of technology in society.
Antonucci, Toni C., Kristine J. Ajrouch, and Jasmine A. Manalel. "Social relations and technology: Continuity, context, and change." Innovation in aging 1.3 (2017): igx029.
The article is a relevant source of information on ways that technology has influenced changes in social relations and human nature. Antonucci et al., provide a historical overview of theory evolution and the measurements of social relations (p. 43). Importantly, technology has influenced changes in communication and human interaction. Notably, the modern forms of technology have the potential of overcoming the barriers of information acquisition and social contacts. Social life is one of the fundamental life aspects that has continued to be significant in the contemporary world.
New forms of communication, such as Skype, face time, and Facebook have presented new ways of keeping in touch with each other. Besides, the use of cellphones has changed ways that people communicate. Therefore, the article is an appropriate source of information on ways that technology changes popular culture. Researchers, scholars, and even tutors can utilize the article as an appropriate source of information on the technological developments that have changed the practices of pop culture. In future, technology is likely to influence more changes in people’s interactions in the social setting.
One of the major interests in the article is the emerging influence of modern technology on social relations that exist in society. The authors of the article must have conducted comprehensive research in identifying and revealing ways that technology has influenced a reduction of face to face interaction that affects social relations. Importantly, Antonucci et al. cautions that modern technologies are likely to cause dehumanizing repercussions, thus creating increased negativity in human relations within society setting. The authors identified convoy model as the major guiding theoretical framework in understanding changes of human relations.
Acerbi, Alberto. "A cultural evolution approach to digital media." Frontiers in human neuroscience 10 (2016): 636.
The article explains the various ways that digital media has influenced the social behaviours of society members in different parts of the world. One of the outstanding aspects in the article is the research finding that the development of digital media is one of the most fundamental aspects that has influenced changes of the historical popular culture. Acerbi explored cultural evolution th...