On Flooding

7/2/2019

In this essay, the author reflects on the effects of the internet and mass media on contemporary culture. The essay focuses on the concept of "flooding" and how it leads to a sense of sameness in our cultural experiences. The author argues that the constant exposure to an overwhelming amount of information and content results in a dilution of uniqueness and creative expression. They discuss how the internet's algorithmic systems and the popularity of viral content contribute to this flooding effect. The essay explores the importance of protecting diversity and individuality in the face of homogenization. Ultimately, it prompts readers to critically examine the impact of cultural flooding and consider the ways in which we can foster a more diverse and vibrant cultural landscape.

flood metaphors ꞏ cultural diversity ꞏ cultural homogeneity ꞏ creative expression ꞏ cultural impact ꞏ cultural preservation ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ cultural heritage ꞏ cultural erosion ꞏ cultural assimilation ꞏ cultural globalization ꞏ cultural appropriation ꞏ cultural amnesia ꞏ cultural critique ꞏ cultural commentary ꞏ cultural analysis ꞏ cultural norms ꞏ cultural values ꞏ cultural change ꞏ cultural shifts ꞏ cultural resistance ꞏ cultural transformation ꞏ cultural uniqueness ꞏ cultural understanding ꞏ cultural perspective ꞏ cultural exploration ꞏ cultural adaptation ꞏ cultural awareness ꞏ cultural significance ꞏ cultural memory ꞏ creative diversity ꞏ creative industries ꞏ creative resistance ꞏ creative freedom ꞏ creative exploration ꞏ creative identity ꞏ creative inspiration ꞏ creative process ꞏ creative perspectives ꞏ creative voices ꞏ creative storytelling ꞏ cultural boundaries ꞏ cultural integration ꞏ cultural conflict ꞏ cultural dialogues ꞏ cultural representation ꞏ cultural homogenization