Davis and Jurgenson refine the theory of context collapse by distinguishing between intentional context collusions and unintentional context collisions in social media environments. They argue that collapsing contexts are shaped by both platform design and user agency, with implications for identity performance, privacy, and social consequences.
Context collapse: theorizing context collusions and collisions Read More »
Davis examines how individuals negotiate identity in a networked era marked by digital social technologies, highlighting the challenge of maintaining a coherent balance between idealized and authentic self‑presentations. She identifies conditions such as the fluidity between digital and physical contexts, expectations of accuracy, and overlapping social networks that shape contemporary identity processes.
Triangulating the Self: Identity Processes in a Connected Era Read More »
Twitter and Tear Gas analyzes how digital technologies and social media have transformed protest movements, giving activists unprecedented ability to mobilize large numbers quickly while also exposing critical weaknesses in sustaining long‑term organization and strategy. Tufekci argues that networked online movements possess powerful strengths but are fragile in the face of institutional counter‑measures and lack the deeper capacities of traditional movements.
Twitter and Teargas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest Read More »
In Brief: Intergenerational conflict is a recurring social phenomenon that reflects discrepancies in value systems, behavioral patterns, and modes of
Generation Why: The Sociology and Psychology of Intergenerational Conflict Read More »
In Brief: Mass delusion is rarely the result of a sudden break from reality; it is a gradual capture of
The Architecture of Delusion: Heuristics, Extremism, and the Mechanics of Mass Delusion Read More »
In Brief: A concert is more than a musical performance; it is a high-stakes psychological ritual. By examining the contrasting
In Brief: Politeness is often viewed as a lubricant for social friction, but a deeper scientific analysis reveals it as
The Politeness Protocol: Social Influence, Power Dynamics, and the Psychology of Control Read More »
In Brief: As physical “third places” decline, online communities have become pivotal venues for connection, identity formation, and social activism.
The Digital Third Place: How Online Communities Shape Identity and Collective Behavior Read More »
In Brief: The “Karen” phenomenon reflects the intersection of cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and social identity threat. When central beliefs
