Graveyard Quote by Joyelle McSweeney
“The Internet is a graveyard, a bright malfunctioning littoral, and it is entirely necropastoral. But the necropastoral can't be sustained - it's non-sustainable.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Internet as Necropastoral, 2020
The digital realm is both a lively, chaotic space and a dead, unsustainable landscape, highlighting its paradoxical nature.
In simple terms: The internet is lively yet unsustainable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the unsustainable aspects of online culture.
Themes
technology
environment
paradox
culture
sustainability
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- social media management
- online community building
- digital preservation
- environmental policy
- tech design
Key Concepts
digital ecology
necropolis
malfunction
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make online spaces more sustainable?
- What aspects of digital life are truly “dead”?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overstate negativity, ignoring positive collaborative potentials.
