Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences: Social Media as the Form of Being and Social Institute

Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Social Media as the Form of Being and Social Institute

Issue: Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2012 5 (7)
Authors: Shalimov, Andrey B.
Contact information: Shalimov, Andrey B. : Siberian Federal University , 79 Svobodny, Krasnoyarsk, 660041 Russia , e-mail:
Keywords: social networks; social media; form of being; existence in communications; event; avatar; social institute; imperious relations
Abstract: The multiuser sites, which are constructed on web 2.0 technology and forming a special type of social networks, unite a huge part of mankind at present. Social networks are understood as alternative form of being, namely existence in communications and as the integration social institute, which takes up other social generality and realizes their key functions. From the point of view of the author, as the form of being social networks are degression, the embodiment of real and individual essence and existence of the person in the lowest form. Social networks also can be considered as consolidating kernel, the original social megainstitute, which realize all spectrum of social functions. As social institute, social networks are characterized as a strict imperious vertical, in which the user of the site cant change accepted norms and rules.
Pages: 970-977
Paper at repository of SibFU: https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/2986