Tom Wolf s "The Electric Kool Aid Acid test" explores the magnificent and mysterious world of an age long gone but definitely not forgotten. An age of testing the boundaries of not only the human conscience but of social awareness and tolerance. An age in which seemingly anything could happen and through the eyes of a new generation of visionaries an age of enchantment and personal empowerment. I m talking about none other than the nineteen sixties. Hippies, Hell s Angels, psychoactive drugs and a new way of thinking for a new kind of culture.
Hope for Survive In these days our life is more likely to be an science fiction film scene. Every day on the news we hear that some planet is discovered or a machine is doing something like people do. It is not just very promising, but also some ways in disturbing. Because of the concept “Science Fiction” we are used to hear news like that, but what is the science fiction? “Science Fiction is a literary genre in which fantasy, scientific discoveries and developments, environmental changes, space travel or life on the other planets forms part of the plot or background.”(Wikipedia.)
It's still magic even if you know how it's done” – terry Pratchett, technology is one of the world’s wonders which has never ceased to surprise us with something new every time, It helps the human kind keep an open mind for everything, it helps us grow with knowledge and understanding of the rest of the world. Teens time spent online should not be limited because of the negative impacts it has on teens and because technology and the internet are mediums that is capable and has been of improving their communication, time management skills and raises global awareness to them. According to “10 great things teens learn while playing online” its lines 43- 47 states that “most teens have limited time to spend online. Whether it’s one hour or five , they need to learn to prioritize their online activities” this implies that time spend online by teens can improve their time management skills as they are given a problem for which they must find a solution in order to efficiently finish their tasks . An inadequacy of communication can bring destruction between companies families and even a nation, communication is one of the greatest means of socializing, lines 11-14 from the “10 great things teens learn while playing online” article the foundation of communication for many teens has been linked to chatting online with other, it has notably helped in building social skills for socially isolated young adults.
Science, scientific method, logic, experimentation, education and reasoning were at the focal point of this movement. Enlightenment began primarily with those individuals who we were disenchanted and seek “objective” knowledge out side of the realm of politics. As a result, a new class was formed which challenged the role of Europe’s nobility as well as the church. Lower class Europeans also began to create, write, and rule as a result of a newly gained confidence through the use of science and the scientific method. New Philosophies emerged during enlightenment that explained how the universe operated.
As time goes by, society changes; new discoveries are made, new inventions come about and knowledge of the world around us increases. All this notably influences society’s perception of themselves, people around them and life in general. Through the study of texts from various time periods, it is safe to say that any literature or media reflects the context in which it was produced. The novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, released in 1818, echoes the intricate mindsets, ideas, values and criticisms of Shelly’s society. Similarly, Blade Runner (the director’s cut) by Ridley Scott released in 1992 mirrors the society of his time.
Uses and Gratifications of Vampire Fiction The way that audiences have consumed vampire fiction has changed dramatically over the years and with it, so has the reason why people watch vampire fiction and become involved in the vampire world. Personal identity has become a large part of why people watch vampire fiction as the modern, deeply personal story lines connect with audiences in a way that traditional vampire films such as Dracula or Nosferatu never did. Audiences, particularly teens choose to insert themselves into the world of vampires to distinguish themselves as an individual. The most recent example of this, is the Twilight Saga. Twilight has integrated itself as a part of modern teen culture in a way that could only be rivalled by the likes of Buffy.
Stanley James Granz writes about the origins of postmodernism in his book A Primer on the Postmodern: “Many historians place the birth of the modern era at the dawn of Enlightenment... it became the God of human intellectual quest to unlock the secrets of the universe in order to master nature for human benefit and create a better world”. (Granz, 1996) It is important to familiarize ourselves with Enlightenment in order to understand postmodernism. The term is used within the European philosophy and refers to the time we know now as the Age of Reason. An example of the quizzical, curious state of minds of people living in this era can look no further than the first encyclopaedias, which were compiled and published during this period. Rather than be content with what history had taught them, they would seek the truth, rather than settle for superstition and fear.
E-Commerce Entrepreneurs both old and new took advantage of this new dotcom frenzy and as the companies went public, a number of investors made risky decisions based solely on the hype of the dotcom. Though several companies benefited from this frenzy, others failed because they failed to plan. There was no strategy. Robert Shiller defined many factors that influenced this dotcom boom. Culture, media and economic thinking are three of many factors discussed in Robert Shiller’s Irrational Exuberance and each had its influenced on the Dotcom or Internet Bubble.
“What is the Meaning?” The Invention of Love is a fascinating and interesting steam punk short film. To some “steam punk” is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. “To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance,“ said Jake von Slatt. There are countless ways to interpret the meaning of this story. The film has a way of grabbing the audience’s attention and keeps its members wondering what else is not as it first seems?
It refers to the incipient or actual dissolution of those social forms associated with modernity" (Sarup 1993). MODERNIZATION - “This term is often used to refer to the stages of social development which are based upon industrialization. Modernization is a diverse unity of socio-economic changes generated by scientific and technological discoveries and innovations...” (Sarup 1993). MODERNISM - Modernism is an experiment in finding the inner truths of a situation. It can be characterized by self-consciousness and reflexiveness.