culturalc
Culturalc is a term used in cultural studies to describe the productive interface between culture and computation. It characterizes how cultural practices, meanings, and identities are shaped by algorithmic systems, data infrastructures, and digital platforms, while these technologies are themselves configured through cultural norms and values.
Origins and usage: The term emerged in scholarly discussions in the early 2010s as researchers sought a
Definition and scope: Culturalc is not a fixed theory but a heuristic for examining questions such as
Applications and examples: Digital heritage projects, platform studies, and cultural analytics initiatives often reference culturalc to
Limitations and critique: Critics argue that culturalc can risk reductionism if it treats culture as mere input
See also: cultural studies, digital humanities, computational social science, cultural analytics.