Salvation or destruction: Metaphors of the Internet
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https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v14i4.2370Keywords:
Internet, Metaphor, Rhetorical AnalysisAbstract
People use metaphors routinely to express their thoughts regarding the Internet’s nature and potential. In a study of editorials over a three month period, writers used metaphors of physical space, physical speed, salvation, and destruction to describe the Internet. We need to understand what these metaphors imply and how they impact the Internet’s future.Downloads
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2009-03-18
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Johnston, R. (2009). Salvation or destruction: Metaphors of the Internet. First Monday, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v14i4.2370
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