The world, as we know it, is changing at an unprecedented pace.
Digital technology is not just shaping our daily lives, but also moulding our societies and cultures in ways we are still yet to fully understand. Through a digital prism, we can see how societies are evolving to adapt to these changes, birthing a new era we now know as the digital age.
The internet, smartphones, social media; these are ubiquitous realities that are redefining what it means to be a part of a modern society.
But what about traditional cultures? What becomes of ethnic languages, rituals and ceremonies in the face of global digitalization?
Tailoring solutions to accommodate cultural complexities in the digital space has become a necessary craft. A brilliant example is the case of the Maori people of New Zealand...
The Maori Language Revival
...For the Maori people, technology has provided more than just an opportunity to maintain their language. It has facilitated a revival of their entire culture...
From these tales and more, it is clear that the metamorphosis that societies and cultures are undergoing is much more complex than it appears. It is not merely a shift from tradition, but a forging of a new identity that marries the old with the new.
Indeed, the digital age is reshaping cultures, influencing our philosophies, imparting new skills, bringing to fore complexities we never imagined, and ultimately redefining what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving world.
The Evolution of Modern Society through a Digital Prism
An in-depth look at how cultures around the globe are being shaped by advances in technology.
