Theorizing locative media through philosophies of the virtual

Adriana Araujo de Souza e Silva, daniel Sutko

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    Abstract

    The concept of the virtual along with the philosophical traditions it invokes has received sparse attention in the communication literature, even though the term “virtual” is used so readily to refer to new information and communication technologies (ICTs). In this article, we argue that philosophies of the virtual that dichotomize reality/representation, although perhaps sufficient for analyzing human–computer interfaces through the 21st century, are inadequate for developing theoretical approaches to understanding location-based technologies. We thus summarize different philosophies of the virtual to propose a theoretical framework for the study of locative technologies. We do so to open up an understanding of the practical effects of locative technologies in lived experience and use examples of that experience to show motivations for shifts in theory.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftCommunication Theory
    Vol/bind21
    Udgave nummer1
    Sider (fra-til)23
    Antal sider42
    ISSN1050-3293
    StatusUdgivet - feb. 2011

    Emneord

    • Virtual
    • Philosophical traditions
    • Information and communication technologies (ICTs)
    • Location-based technologies
    • Theoretical framework

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