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Published: 12 January 2025

Preservation of Cultural Identity in Digital Ecosystems

Kübra Melis Avcu, Erol Koçoğlu

Fırat University (Turkey), Inönü University (Turkey)

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10.31014/aior.1993.08.01.552

Pages: 46-62

Keywords: Digital Ecosystem, Cultural Identity, Cultural Heritage, Digital Preservation

Abstract

The rapid progression of globalization and digitalization presents both significant opportunities and various challenges for the preservation and sustainability of cultural identities. While digital ecosystems offer innovative tools and methods for maintaining, disseminating, and revitalizing cultural identity in the digital environment, they also carry risks such as cultural homogenization and the digital divide. This article examines the preservation of cultural identity within the context of digital ecosystems and provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of digital tools on cultural identity in light of the existing literature. It discusses how digitalization supports and preserves cultural diversity. Additionally, it offers strategic recommendations for preventing digital homogenization and closing the digital divide. In conclusion, it emphasizes the contributions of the conscious and strategic use of digital ecosystems to the strengthening and sustainability of cultural identities.

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