Technology and Media Concepts

plant patents

• patents that recognize the discovery of new plant types that can be asexually reproduced

• patents that protect the rights of inventors for new machinery

• patents that cover the design of new buildings and structures

• patents that allow for the exclusive sale of agricultural products

media globalization

• the worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas

• the isolation of media within national boundaries

• the dominance of local media over global media

• the regulation of media content by international organizations

media

• all print, digital, and electronic means of communication

• only digital means of communication

• only print media

• only electronic media

cyberfeminism

• the application to and promotion of feminism online

• a movement against online privacy

• the use of technology to promote traditional gender roles

• a form of digital art focusing on women's issues

e-readiness

• the ability to sort through, interpret, and process digital knowledge

• the capacity to read physical books effectively

• the skill of writing essays without digital tools

• the knowledge of traditional library systems

neo-Luddites

• those who see technology as a symbol of the coldness of modern life

• individuals who embrace all forms of technology

• people who advocate for the complete elimination of technology

• those who believe technology enhances human connection

gatekeeping

• the process of selecting which messages are broadcasted to the public

• the sorting process by which thousands of possible messages are shaped into a mass media-appropriate form and reduced to a manageable amount

• the method of ensuring that only high-quality content is published

• the technique used to filter out unwanted information from media sources

planned obsolescence

• the act of a technology company planning for a product to be obsolete or unable from the time it’s created

• a strategy to enhance product durability and longevity

• a marketing tactic to increase product sales through discounts

• the process of recycling old technology into new products

media consolidation

• a process by which fewer and fewer owners control the majority of media outlets

• a method of increasing the number of media outlets available

• a strategy to diversify media ownership

• a technique for enhancing media content quality

technology

• the application of science to solve problems in daily life

• a type of scientific experiment

• the study of ancient artifacts

• a method of artistic expression