Any communication digitally requires some form of language, meaning "all the information that the sender and receiver of the digital communication must both possess, in advance, in order for the communication to be successful" (Wikipedia). "Languages are generally arbitrary and specify the meaning to be assigned to particular symbol sequences, the allowed range of values, methods to be used for synchronization, etc" (Wikipedia).
Just like any form of communication, language is necessary, and in the digital sense, language must be used, though differently, to be used by a computer or system. Not only are digital languages numbers, they are also digital representations of real language.
When I was trying to find more information about digital languages, I came across this website: digital dialects. Though it doesn't have a lot to do with what is written about, it shows how other digital representations are available.
Interesting post, Sarah! The digital language is one that continues to become more advanced as innovators discover new technological advancements. But is it actually the "language" that is changing or is it the way digital innovation manipulates the language to perform a task differently or more effectively? Is there a way to write a more advanced digital language?
ReplyDeleteIs there any significance to Digital Dialects aside from its use of the term digital?
ReplyDeleteI like your points about digital communication and language, they are very important indeed!
Well I though that the digital dialects was interesting just for the fact of hearing other dialects, be it our own language or others. It is a learning experience in itself and I'm glad I stumbled upon it!
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