Course HackAn Anthropology of SmartphonesBy UCL (University College London), Daniel Miller
In a Nutshell
In this course, experts from University College London explore the impact of smartphones on daily life, unpacking the intimate relationship between individual and device and its influence upon aging and healthcare.
Favorite Quote
No device in history has probably had more impact on people's lives … the smartphone is unprecedented in the degree of intimacy it achieves in its relationship with us.
Daniel Miller
Introduction
Since smartphones became common in the late aughts, they have rapidly transformed our lives. Even those who would prefer to avoid them cannot escape their impact.
An Anthropology of Smartphones is a FutureLearn course led by Dr. Daniel Miller. Miller founded the digital anthropology program at University College London and wrote How the World Changed Social Media.
With help from a team of field researchers all over the world, Miller describes the diverse, deeply personal relationships we have developed with smartphones.
The course explores the differing perceptions of the devices across generations and communities. In addition, smartphones' impact on healthcare is discussed.
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