This morning we were fortunate enough to have a guest lecturer enlighten us on the topic of MySpace and the impact that this social networking tool has today's culture and society.
The Lecturer (for the purposes of privacy, lets call him Mr.X) is a re known researcher in the field of Gothic culture and is one of the preeminent 'scholars of his era'. Mr. X filled us in on the how identities are not just defined (say in Goth culture) buy 'black' a piercing or the clothes that they wear. Mr. X had mentioned that we are the combination of many different identities and cultures and that no one practice can 'truly' define us. Mr. X also suggests that MySpace could be 'Our Space' - a virtual world that connects, joins, reates and re-defines individuals.
Mr. X also elaborated on cultures, sub-cultures and the way that MySpace has redefined a generation of youngsters - their page, interests,music tastes and information are all aspects which encompasses them as as 'virtual person'.The Lecture was fascinating, interesting and enlightening - I would have never thought that your identity could be defined be your 'Space'.
A great lecture!
Until Next Time.
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