Shannon South

K.I.T. *Kisses, Interaction, Technology
communication in a mediated society

This thesis is an attempt to understand the social consequences of extreme reliance on digitally mediated interaction tools. As the 'third place' becomes virtual and a significant portion of communication is mediated, one might wonder if and how social norms in the real world will change. Comparing communication interfaces and trying to understand their effect on interactions has led me to question how people's face-to-face social skills are evolving. Perhaps there may be a need for instruments that promote direct communication or provide social rehabilitation to digitally-overdosed people?

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