Salvation or destruction: Metaphors of the Internet | Johnston | First Monday - 0 views
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Doris Reeves-Lipscomb on 03 Jul 13Examines metaphors for Internet, Rebecca Johnston, First Monday (peer reviewed journal on the internet), Volume 14, Number 4-6 April 2009. Abstract People use metaphors routinely to express their thoughts regarding the Internet's nature and potential. In a study of editorials over a three month period, writers used metaphors of physical space, physical speed, salvation, and destruction to describe the Internet. We need to understand what these metaphors imply and how they impact the Internet's future.