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Participatory culture

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Participatory culture, an opposing concept to consumer culture, is a culture in which consumers act as contributors or producers (prosumers). The term is most often applied to the production or creation of some type of published media.

Participatory culture, an opposing concept to consumer culture, is a culture in which consumers act as contributors or producers (prosumers).[1] The term is most often applied to the production or creation of some type of published media. Modern technological advancements (mostly personal computers and the Internet) have enabled private persons to create and publish media, usually through the Internet.[2] Since technology enables new forms of expression and engagement in public discourse, participatory culture supports individual creation and informal relationships that pair novices with…

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