WHAT DOES THE INTERNET SOUND LIKE?

When it comes to the study of internet phenomena, visual constitutes a privileged mode analysis, as seen by ample and storied scholarship on media dn visually based methods. In order disrupt this “hegemony visual,” explore alternate ways knowing being online, panel bring studies into meaningful dialogue with sound poses provocation: “how can be used methodologically in expand deepen our understanding internet?” This topic is addressed variety contributing authors. The first paper introduces concept deep listening feminist analytical method for “tuning-in” persistent hegemonic structures that underly digitally mapping technology. second presents “the sonic interface” means examine how mediates everyday interactions internet. third proposes use participatory arts methods reflexive critical framework through which researchers begin “listen” alternative narratives while centering voices communities rather than researchers. final deploys studying social behaviour TikTok, demonstrates widespread applicability wider phenomena. All all, aims highlight immensely generative potential centring interrogations online digital.