Postmodernism is a critical period that brought many literary and cultural changes in the contemp... more Postmodernism is a critical period that brought many literary and cultural changes in the contemporary scenario. In the context of the technological world, the socio-cultural characteristics of postmodernism are relevant and should be discussed in the intellectual realm. Chronologically it emerged after modernism and brought various theories and characteristics to the existing art and literature. The notion of 'postmodernism' is not only related to literature but is also associated with art, architecture, politics, economy, culture, history, religion, philosophy, and many more. Critics and theorists say that it continued modernism and influenced our contemporary period's epistemology. Hence it is essential to understand the theory and characteristics of postmodernism within a technologically advanced era. This research paper brings clarity and coherence to the existing norm of postmodernism. The cyberworld is an important area where the influence of postmodernism is quite visible. This paper deals with the socio-cultural traits of postmodernism in a technologically advanced world.
African Journal of Biological Sciences(South Africa), 2024
This study examines how digital culture has changed how the younger generation writes, reads, and... more This study examines how digital culture has changed how the younger generation writes, reads, and comprehends. Focusing on contemporary literature, it explores how technology influences stories, global viewpoints, and cooperative creation, gaining knowledge from surveys and interviews conducted with 200 Indian students between the ages of 18 and 25.Postmodernism witnessedvarious cultural, social, and technological changes. This paper mainly focuses on the new culture and practices that are taking place in postmodern literature and literary involvements. The rise and influence of digital culture have accelerated the evolution and expansion of traditional media, creating new narratives, cross-national thinking, and collaborative creativity. There have been significant changes in the new generation's traditional practices and understandings because of online culture. Technology has a diverse impact and influence on all aspects of human life. Digital culture has dominated all areas of our lives. The postmodern period brought a lot of new perspectives to the existing knowledge.
A notable revival is taking place in Malayalam literature, as seen by the unexpected success of '... more A notable revival is taking place in Malayalam literature, as seen by the unexpected success of 'Ram c/o Anandhi' by Akhil P Dharmarajan. This comeback can be attributed to several things, such as the influence of social media, changing reader demographics, improvements in printing technology, and a return of interest in a wide range of literary genres. Social media has developed into an effective tool for book promotion, enabling writers to swiftly connect with a large audience. A portion of the reason for Akhil P Dharmarajan's success is the widespread social media activity around his book, where users are making reels and shorts that increase the book's exposure. In a similar vein, Nimna Vijay and Joseph Annamkutty Jose have used their social media followings to increase book sales by converting indifferent readers into ardent advocates. The publishing sector has seen a radical transformation thanks to technological developments in printing, especially print-on-demand technologies. Publishers may now more effectively address the urgent demand from readers by lowering expenses and financial risks thanks to this innovation. This has been essential in allowing for the increase in book sales. Diverse genres are gaining popularity once more. A rising interest in crime thrillers and autobiographies has counterbalanced the fall in the market for pornographic books. Reprints of classic works are being released, and new writers are finding willing readers for their stories. All these signs point to a bright future for Malayalam writing. The convergence of contemporary marketing tactics, technology developments, and the interest of a lively new readership suggests a robust and long-lasting literary renaissance. Using a qualitative methodology, this study looks at reader demographics, sales data, social media trends, and case studies of prominent Malayalam writers. Authors and publishers were interviewed by various media, as part of the data collection process these interviews were analysed, and sales records and social media analytics were also analysed.
International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Dec 4, 2023
Modern technology and culture have profoundly changed global language perspectives, as reflected ... more Modern technology and culture have profoundly changed global language perspectives, as reflected in traditional norms of interaction and communication. This paper studied the recent updates and changes that happened due to the widespread of modern technology, focusing on the influence of digital tools, artificial intelligence, social media, and other new media platforms. Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used in this research to bring the impact of modern technology on new language development, language diversity, and communication designs. The data for this research was collected from those Indians who migrated to Western countries for higher studies and better job opportunities, as well as from their friends and family members. They regularly connect to friends and family members over digital platforms, which may result in the evolution of their traditional language changes. The findings of this research highlight the dynamic relationship between digital interactions, current language, and digital culture. Today, communication and interaction do not have any barriers because of the evolution of global language into a digital metamorphosis. More than syntax symbols and modern nuances communicate in digital platforms. The change in language leads to cultural changes, and it is an important area to study and evaluate the modern changes in our communication medium. This research also provides valuable information in the field of language and technology and paves the way for further research in this rapidly developing field. Contribution/ Originality: This study highlights the impact of modern technologies, including digital tools, artificial intelligence, social media, and new media, on language development and cultural change, particularly in the context of the Indian diaspora. This study focuses on the intersection of technology, language, and culture in a specific way, apart from previous research in this area.
Hyperreality is a critical theory of postmodernism. The negative impacts of hyperreality are visi... more Hyperreality is a critical theory of postmodernism. The negative impacts of hyperreality are visible in our media and literature fields and it is a threat to contemporary society in association with reality and its copies. Illusions of reality are always formed, and they pretend as the originals. Jean Baudrillard through his book Simulacra and Simulation, originally published in French in 1981 and translated to English in 1983 traces out the fake realities that are promoted by media and literature. He is a well-known critic of postmodernism, his theory of hyperreality is better applicable in postmodern literature and media. People are living in a world where they are always confused with reality and blended reality, even the reality is suppressed under fantasies and illusions, these imaginations often control the world. Media and literature are always influenced by hyperreality, films, advertisements, news, social media, etc. represent artificial realities so that the present world ...
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Jan 30, 2021
Kurt Vonnegut is considered as one of the champion fictional writers of postmodern literature fro... more Kurt Vonnegut is considered as one of the champion fictional writers of postmodern literature from America. Though he had written a total of 14 novels, Slaughterhouse-Five published on 31 March 1969 is regarded as his masterpiece, because of its anti-war narration and pacifistic approach. He is a great philanthropist and anti-war writer of the 20th century. This novel depicts his own war experiences and memoirs during World War II and received good acceptance across the world. Human history had been shaped through war and its atrocities. Various wars and conflicts formed humanity with certain values and ethics. Pacifism is such a quality that opposes war and always promote peace among people and nations. The novel Slaughterhouse-Five depicts the war's absurdities and atrocities. The major victims of any war are the soldiers, they often suffer a lot during the outbreak of war. This paper mainly focuses on the pacifist approach of the novel Slaughterhouse-Five. Throughout the novel, Vonnegut mocks the stupidities of human beings who are crazy in war. The ultimate result of any war is destruction, and human suffering, Vonnegut does not directly promote and exhorts pacifism in this novel instead he is revealing the stupidities of the war with humour and heartfelt narration.
Postmodernism is a critical period that brought many literary and cultural changes in the contemp... more Postmodernism is a critical period that brought many literary and cultural changes in the contemporary scenario. In the context of the technological world, the socio-cultural characteristics of postmodernism are relevant and should be discussed in the intellectual realm. Chronologically it emerged after modernism and brought various theories and characteristics to the existing art and literature. The notion of 'postmodernism' is not only related to literature but is also associated with art, architecture, politics, economy, culture, history, religion, philosophy, and many more. Critics and theorists say that it continued modernism and influenced our contemporary period's epistemology. Hence it is essential to understand the theory and characteristics of postmodernism within a technologically advanced era. This research paper brings clarity and coherence to the existing norm of postmodernism. The cyberworld is an important area where the influence of postmodernism is quite visible. This paper deals with the socio-cultural traits of postmodernism in a technologically advanced world.
African Journal of Biological Sciences(South Africa), 2024
This study examines how digital culture has changed how the younger generation writes, reads, and... more This study examines how digital culture has changed how the younger generation writes, reads, and comprehends. Focusing on contemporary literature, it explores how technology influences stories, global viewpoints, and cooperative creation, gaining knowledge from surveys and interviews conducted with 200 Indian students between the ages of 18 and 25.Postmodernism witnessedvarious cultural, social, and technological changes. This paper mainly focuses on the new culture and practices that are taking place in postmodern literature and literary involvements. The rise and influence of digital culture have accelerated the evolution and expansion of traditional media, creating new narratives, cross-national thinking, and collaborative creativity. There have been significant changes in the new generation's traditional practices and understandings because of online culture. Technology has a diverse impact and influence on all aspects of human life. Digital culture has dominated all areas of our lives. The postmodern period brought a lot of new perspectives to the existing knowledge.
A notable revival is taking place in Malayalam literature, as seen by the unexpected success of '... more A notable revival is taking place in Malayalam literature, as seen by the unexpected success of 'Ram c/o Anandhi' by Akhil P Dharmarajan. This comeback can be attributed to several things, such as the influence of social media, changing reader demographics, improvements in printing technology, and a return of interest in a wide range of literary genres. Social media has developed into an effective tool for book promotion, enabling writers to swiftly connect with a large audience. A portion of the reason for Akhil P Dharmarajan's success is the widespread social media activity around his book, where users are making reels and shorts that increase the book's exposure. In a similar vein, Nimna Vijay and Joseph Annamkutty Jose have used their social media followings to increase book sales by converting indifferent readers into ardent advocates. The publishing sector has seen a radical transformation thanks to technological developments in printing, especially print-on-demand technologies. Publishers may now more effectively address the urgent demand from readers by lowering expenses and financial risks thanks to this innovation. This has been essential in allowing for the increase in book sales. Diverse genres are gaining popularity once more. A rising interest in crime thrillers and autobiographies has counterbalanced the fall in the market for pornographic books. Reprints of classic works are being released, and new writers are finding willing readers for their stories. All these signs point to a bright future for Malayalam writing. The convergence of contemporary marketing tactics, technology developments, and the interest of a lively new readership suggests a robust and long-lasting literary renaissance. Using a qualitative methodology, this study looks at reader demographics, sales data, social media trends, and case studies of prominent Malayalam writers. Authors and publishers were interviewed by various media, as part of the data collection process these interviews were analysed, and sales records and social media analytics were also analysed.
International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Dec 4, 2023
Modern technology and culture have profoundly changed global language perspectives, as reflected ... more Modern technology and culture have profoundly changed global language perspectives, as reflected in traditional norms of interaction and communication. This paper studied the recent updates and changes that happened due to the widespread of modern technology, focusing on the influence of digital tools, artificial intelligence, social media, and other new media platforms. Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used in this research to bring the impact of modern technology on new language development, language diversity, and communication designs. The data for this research was collected from those Indians who migrated to Western countries for higher studies and better job opportunities, as well as from their friends and family members. They regularly connect to friends and family members over digital platforms, which may result in the evolution of their traditional language changes. The findings of this research highlight the dynamic relationship between digital interactions, current language, and digital culture. Today, communication and interaction do not have any barriers because of the evolution of global language into a digital metamorphosis. More than syntax symbols and modern nuances communicate in digital platforms. The change in language leads to cultural changes, and it is an important area to study and evaluate the modern changes in our communication medium. This research also provides valuable information in the field of language and technology and paves the way for further research in this rapidly developing field. Contribution/ Originality: This study highlights the impact of modern technologies, including digital tools, artificial intelligence, social media, and new media, on language development and cultural change, particularly in the context of the Indian diaspora. This study focuses on the intersection of technology, language, and culture in a specific way, apart from previous research in this area.
Hyperreality is a critical theory of postmodernism. The negative impacts of hyperreality are visi... more Hyperreality is a critical theory of postmodernism. The negative impacts of hyperreality are visible in our media and literature fields and it is a threat to contemporary society in association with reality and its copies. Illusions of reality are always formed, and they pretend as the originals. Jean Baudrillard through his book Simulacra and Simulation, originally published in French in 1981 and translated to English in 1983 traces out the fake realities that are promoted by media and literature. He is a well-known critic of postmodernism, his theory of hyperreality is better applicable in postmodern literature and media. People are living in a world where they are always confused with reality and blended reality, even the reality is suppressed under fantasies and illusions, these imaginations often control the world. Media and literature are always influenced by hyperreality, films, advertisements, news, social media, etc. represent artificial realities so that the present world ...
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Jan 30, 2021
Kurt Vonnegut is considered as one of the champion fictional writers of postmodern literature fro... more Kurt Vonnegut is considered as one of the champion fictional writers of postmodern literature from America. Though he had written a total of 14 novels, Slaughterhouse-Five published on 31 March 1969 is regarded as his masterpiece, because of its anti-war narration and pacifistic approach. He is a great philanthropist and anti-war writer of the 20th century. This novel depicts his own war experiences and memoirs during World War II and received good acceptance across the world. Human history had been shaped through war and its atrocities. Various wars and conflicts formed humanity with certain values and ethics. Pacifism is such a quality that opposes war and always promote peace among people and nations. The novel Slaughterhouse-Five depicts the war's absurdities and atrocities. The major victims of any war are the soldiers, they often suffer a lot during the outbreak of war. This paper mainly focuses on the pacifist approach of the novel Slaughterhouse-Five. Throughout the novel, Vonnegut mocks the stupidities of human beings who are crazy in war. The ultimate result of any war is destruction, and human suffering, Vonnegut does not directly promote and exhorts pacifism in this novel instead he is revealing the stupidities of the war with humour and heartfelt narration.
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