As participation becomes easier, the diversity of voices that can be heard also increases. At one time only a few mass media giants controlled most of the information that flowed into the homes of the public, but with the advance of technology even a single person has the ability to spread information around the world
In a participatory culture, the public no only acts as consumers, but also as producers. The term "participatory culture" is usually used for published media. Lately, creations in technology have allowed the public to contribute (usually media) through the web. This encourages people to work together. The web has enabled the expansion of participatory culture.
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"Participatory Culture." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 14 Feb. 2009.
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