User:Evakennedy76/Rhizomatic database

A rhizome is the underground stem by which some plants develop new roots and shoots (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2009). In the context of social media, a rhizomatic database can exemplify media focused on the content more than the technology itself or the user interface. Twitter has been cited a rhizomatic database, for it is an archive of content organized around keywords, where there is no clear distiction between author and reader (Loudis).

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2009. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. 17 May. 2009 .

Jessica Loudis. How Relevant Is Twitter? MoreIntelligentLife.com. 17 May. 2009 .