Semiotics and the 'Internet of Signs'
3 Pages Posted: 26 Jun 2013
Date Written: October 2012
Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of the "Internet of Signs". In particular, this paper brings together notions from semiotics and the "Internet of Things" to provide an alternative framework, resulting in the "Internet of Signs"; that refers to signs generated across the Internet by the broad base of heterogeneous sensors, devices, databases, knowledge bases, social media and other sources; (ultimately, "big data") available on the Internet. In so doing, this paper also integrates theoretical constructs from semiotics and the "Internet of Things" to facilitate analysis of events, behaviors, reputations, etc.
Keywords: semiotics, Internet of Things, Internet of Signs, big data
JEL Classification: L86
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