<< I am zen, you are beast | Main | Down trip >> July 23, 2007 >> Poppin Bookz Today at York I saw a poster asking students to participate in research where they'd be talking about their experiences with Facebook, and how Facebook intersects with their everyday lives. I immediately wondered why the researcher didn't just create a Facebook group and ask people online. Ethical issues? Or a shysterism away from being laughed out of the social sciences, perhaps. Since the internet is ruled by pseudonyms and half-truths, the encroachment of academia into all things digital is often characterized by some ridiculous shit. I, for example, have cited some dude who goes by the moniker always_black in a number of essays. Looks real good in a bibliography, let me tell ya: de Certeau, Foucault and always_black. I have also referenced a made-for-internet TV show in which a bunch of inner-city kids wax philosophical about how Grand Theft Auto doesn't turn them into dangerous felons: "I don't want to kill a cop or jack a car, I'm just sayin' that it feels good to be able to do it in a game." Thanks, Tyrone. Thanks a bunch. It won't be long before canonical literature in emerging fields is dominated by people referred to as SexyWench31 and BallsMantizzz and SchoolSuxLOL. I, for one, am Down Wit Dat. Posted by Chris at 05:01 PM >> Commentations (0)
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