From Wattpad to Goodreads: Dr. Federico Pianzola on Sharing Fiction in the 21st Century

Dr. Federico Pianzola, Assistant Professor in Computational Humanities at the University of Groningen and Director of Studies of the Master’s in Digital Humanities, explores key insights from his acclaimed book Digital Social Reading: Sharing Fiction in the Twenty-First Century, offering a compelling examination of how digital reading platforms are transforming and enriching the ways we read and engage with fiction. Dr. Federico delves into his research on digital social reading, examining how networked platforms are reshaping reading from a solitary, print-based activity into a participatory, socially embedded practice. Drawing on his work in computational literary studies, narrative theory, and the impact of digital technologies on literature, he explains how digital social reading functions as a new apparatus that not only changes the medium of reading but also transforms reader behavior, emotional engagement, and the very criteria by which literary value and relevance are defined in the twenty-first century. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Federico Pianzola offered insightful perspectives drawn from his acclaimed book, Digital Social Reading: Sharing Fiction in the Twenty-First Century. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.