Tactile technology and society: cultural newspeak

Tactile literacy is the necessary level of tactile ability, which is required by default for full membership in society.

Tactile censorship - control over the acceptable forms of tactile experiences at the state level. For example, a ban on addictive and addictive technologies reduces tactile sensitivity to other types of tactile experiences or leads to other undesirable consequences.

Tactile hygiene (see also Tactile censorship) - cultural norms that prescribe to avoid certain types of tactile experiences. In its extreme forms, it gives rise to state repressive mechanisms aimed at suppressing sources of a certain tactility.

Tactile Inequality (Touch Divide)- a social phenomenon that occurs with unequal opportunities for all participants in society to experience basic tactile experiences (see Tactile literacy).

Tactile addiction is a pathological need to experience certain tactile experiences.

Tactile memory (Touch Memory) - digitized tactile experiences.

Tactile Identity (Touch Identity) - a way to express themselves through a stream of tactile sensations. It is used as a marker of involvement in various social groups (informal associations, parties, business corporations).

Tactile compatibility is an indicator that is widely used in various dating services when selecting suitable partners.

Touchiquette- Cultural norms of tactile communication.

To be continued ...

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