Admittedly, I’m not too sure. Throughout my first few weeks in this masters, I have read numerous journals and books relating to the projection of communication technologies from the 80’s and before. This channeled my train of thought into examining the present in a critical manner and possibly attempting to predict the cultural identities and social processes of ‘Generation Z’. The idea of ‘the generation gap’ greatly interests me. Both in a social sphere and a communication one. It was with this idea in mind and a suggestion from my tutor to start my research by talking to people living in this age of technological advancements happening faster than the speed at which you can finish a sentence. I was hoping that some of my concerns and views would come through other peoples thoughts and statements when questioned on specific topics.

Having now interviewed six people of varying backgrounds in web design, politics, employment with Google, fine art and communications it has become apparent that now, people don’t feel the generation gap is as strong as it used to be as we are unified in this technological bubble. It’s also becoming clear that ones need to examine their position in society comes only from self interested progression. When asked about their projections or concerns for future generations, there was little to be said. This was possibly emphasized by my obsessive questioning of late but I must admit I was surprised.

My research proposal is due next week so I need to find a specific area to examine. I have found the medium of video in questioning someone a great insight into their thoughts. Their expressions and body language have made for quite a dynamic tool in reading their reactions. I feel that pursuing the video route, especially the editing of the footage may be a successful way of expressing my frustrations with our generations inability to critically look at the world we are living in.

If any of this make sense, i’d be surprised.