Algorithmic Storms: Folklore Transmission and Education in the Digital Age
Abstract
Abstract I examine the algorithmic storm of digital media wherein the transmission of folklore is disrupted by technology designed for engagement. I consider what happens when the vehicle for folkloric transmission is no longer human-centered but technology- and profit-centered. Finally, I argue there is a great need to expand folklore education to both ensure the growth of the field and to help people navigate the algorithmic storms in which they find themselves.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Folklore
Mythology
and Literature Studies
Media
Communication
and Education
Digital Media and Philosophy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of American Folklore
- Volume
- 139
- Issue
- 551
- Pages
- 82–86
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN