MOBILE CLUBBING: IPOD, SOLITUDE AND COMMUNITY

Authors

  • Ruud Kaulingfreks University of Humanistics, Netherlands
  • Samantha Warren University of Surrey, UK.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21728/logeion.2016v2n2.p91-103

Abstract

We take a philosophical look at solitude and community through the phenomenon of the iPod. We observed that this tiny technological wonder is at one and the same time a possibility of shutting oneself off from the world in real or imagined solitude, and a way we can find ourselves in the company of like-minded others, sharing experiences as a member of a community. The first part of the article deals with how iPod enables solitude. Second, we look at the other side of the coin and explore what it means to be in a community of iPodders. Finally, we describe a fascinating phenomenon that, for us, exemplifies the concepts of solitude and community.

 

CLUBISMO MÓVEL: IPOD, SOLITUDE E COMUNIDADE

Resumo

Observamos, sob a perspectiva filosófica, a solitude e a vida em comunidade a partir do fenômeno do iPod. Argumentamos que esta pequena maravilha tecnológica é, ao mesmo tempo, a possibilidade de isolar-se do resto do mundo numa solidão real ou imaginada, e uma maneira de encontrarmo-nos na companhia de outros curtidores, compartilhando experiências como membro de uma comunidade. A primeira parte do artigo trata de como o iPod permite a solitude. Em segundo lugar, olharemos para o outro lado da moeda e exploraremos o que significa estar em uma comunidade de iPodders. Finalmente, descrevemos um fenômeno fascinante que, para nós, exemplifica os conceitos de solitude e comunidade.

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Published

06/04/2016

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How to Cite

MOBILE CLUBBING: IPOD, SOLITUDE AND COMMUNITY. Logeion: Filosofia da Informação, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, v. 2, n. 2, p. 91–103, 2016. DOI: 10.21728/logeion.2016v2n2.p91-103. Disponível em: https://revista.ibict.br/fiinf/article/view/1770. Acesso em: 21 nov. 2024.