Juan Manuel GONZÁLEZ

Prácticas sociales de vecinos del Conurbano bonaerense entre lo real y lo virtual con dispositivos móviles. El caso de The Walking Conurban: sociabilidad, ritualidad e individuo cyborg

Introduction

Prácticas sociales de vecinos del conurbano bonaerense entre lo real y lo virtual con dispositivos móviles. El caso de the walking conurban: sociabilidad, ritualidad e individuo cyborg. Explora las prácticas sociales de vecinos del Conurbano bonaerense, fusionando lo real y virtual con móviles. Analiza The Walking Conurban: sociabilidad, ritualidad e individuo cyborg.

Abstract

Prácticas sociales de vecinos del Conurbano bonaerenseentre lo real y lo virtual con dispositivos móviles.El caso de The Walking Conurban:sociabilidad, ritualidad e individuo cyborg

Review

This paper proposes an intriguing exploration into the evolving social practices of residents in the Conurbano bonaerense, situated at the nexus of the real and virtual domains facilitated by mobile devices. By focusing on the specific case study of "The Walking Conurban," the research promises to illuminate how digital technologies mediate everyday interactions and community formation within a distinct urban periphery. The title effectively signals a multi-faceted analysis, aiming to dissect the intricacies of contemporary social life, offering a timely contribution to understanding the hybrid realities that characterize modern urban experiences. The theoretical framework underpinning this study appears robust, drawing on concepts of sociability, rituality, and the "cyborg individual." This interdisciplinary approach is particularly pertinent, allowing for a nuanced examination of how individuals integrate technology into their lived realities, blurring the lines between their physical and digital selves. The chosen case study, "The Walking Conurban," is particularly promising; its evocative name suggests a potentially rich dataset concerning shared urban exploration, communal narratives, or perhaps even a form of critical engagement with the urban landscape, all mediated through digital platforms. Analyzing these elements together should offer significant insights into how new forms of community and shared meaning emerge in digitally saturated environments. In summary, this research offers a compelling premise for understanding the dynamic interplay between technology, urban space, and social life in a specific Latin American context. The combination of a unique geographical focus with a sophisticated theoretical lens on sociability, ritual, and the cyborg individual holds substantial potential to advance our understanding of digitally mediated social practices. The expected contributions lie in illustrating how digital tools facilitate new modes of connection, collective action, and identity construction, ultimately enriching the discourse on hybrid realities and the future of urban communities.

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