Sep 2, 2024 3:15 PM
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The Semiotics of Modesty in the Digital Era

The Semiotics of Modesty in the Digital Era

Panel:
[PA] Faces Reloaded: Rebirth, Reproduction, Revival, and Regeneration in Digital Semiotics (Massimo Leone, Cristina Voto)
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Speaker:
Massimo Leone
University of Turin
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In the digital era, anonymity morphs from a protective veil into a double-edged sword, reshaping the semiotic landscape of communication. It facilitates an aggressive majority hidden behind pseudonyms, challenging the traditional value of modesty in discourse. Inspired by research in the ERC project FACETS, this paper examines the transformation through a semiotic lens, particularly focusing on digital trolling as a case study where anonymity erodes responsible and respectful communication. Yet, within this challenge lies the potential for modesty's regenerative power in face-to-face (facial) communication. Modesty, when semiotically analyzed, can act as a counterbalance, promoting a communication ethos that values the message over the messenger, fostering an environment where dialogue is rooted in respect, accountability, and the communal good. It encourages individuals to engage more thoughtfully, aware of the impact of their words, thereby enhancing the integrity of public discourse. In the digital context, reinvigorating modesty could lead to a renaissance of accountable and ethical interaction, emphasizing the human behind every digital avatar. This semiotic reflection argues for a nuanced understanding of digital anonymity and modesty, advocating for a balance that protects individual privacy while promoting a healthy, respectful digital public sphere, where modesty regenerates the quality of our collective conversations.

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0.410 room, WLS (Dobra 55 street)

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9:30
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September 2, 2024
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Mickiewicz Hall, Auditorium Maximum (Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28 str.)
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10:30
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11:30
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September
11:30
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12:15
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Australia Hall, WLS (Dobra 55 street)
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September 2, 2024
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Massimo Leone