Medialtemporalism
Medialtemporalism is a theoretical framework that examines the interplay between media technologies and temporal experiences, particularly how digital and networked media reshape perceptions of time. Emerging from media studies and cultural theory, this concept explores how the rapid evolution of media—such as social platforms, streaming services, and real-time communication—alters human relationships with temporality. Unlike traditional linear notions of time, medialtemporalism emphasizes fragmented, accelerated, and often asynchronous temporalities that emerge from digital environments.
Key aspects of medialtemporalism include the compression of time through instant messaging and live streaming, the
Critics of medialtemporalism argue that its effects can lead to cognitive overload, superficial engagement with content,