What is Architecture in the Age of Digital Networking?

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I get most of my knowledge about the current trends and interests of architects through social media and various websites. My Facebook newsfeed constantly shows an array of pictures, articles, and videos of things ranging from new buildings to data algorithms to bacteria evolution to (usually confusing) romantic, poetic statements about architecture. 

They all share one thing in common: they are posted on Facebook by architects and architecture students. To me, this shows the current disarray and lack of focus in the field. Architecture publications and websites only confirm my thoughts further. And nothing reaffirms this more than my daily experiences at MIT. 

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Cite: Dessen Hillman. "What is Architecture in the Age of Digital Networking? " 11 Jul 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/401172/what-is-architecture-in-the-digital-age> ISSN 0719-8884

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