Discussion

A) Explain how that statement relates to the keywords describing new media: “manipulate, converge, and instant.”

B) How does the concept of intercultural impact of new media increase the complexity of the statement? You should especially consider the new experiences, for human beings that the convergences of new media and globalization bring about.

Answers:

A) The statement “manipulate, converge, and instant” describes the characteristics of new media. “Manipulate” refers to the ability of new media to shape and control the information that is distributed through it. “Converge” highlights the merging of multiple forms of media, such as text, audio, and video, into one platform. “Instant” refers to the real-time delivery of information through new media, making information available to users almost immediately.

B) The intercultural impact of new media increases the complexity of the statement by introducing new dimensions to the way information is distributed and received. The convergence of new media and globalization has led to new experiences for human beings, including increased access to information from different cultures, increased interaction with people from different parts of the world, and the creation of new forms of media that are specific to different cultures. This intercultural impact has created a complex and dynamic media landscape that is constantly evolving. As a result, the ways in which people manipulate, converge, and instant new media are becoming more complex and nuanced, adding another layer of complexity to the statement.