TY - JOUR

T1 - Technocapitalism and The Beatles

T2 - Nostalgia in the Age of Digital Consumption

AU - Hua, Chudi

PY - 2024/11/19

Y1 - 2024/11/19

N2 - This paper explores the intersection of technocapitalism and the commodification of nostalgia, using the digital remastering and online distribution of The Beatles’ music as a case study. It examines how technocapitalism, understood as the fusion of advanced technology and capitalist practices, has enabled the rebranding and commercialization of nostalgic cultural artifacts. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this study analyzes digital archives, music sales data, and consumer reviews to uncover how digital remastering and distribution impact cultural heritage and consumer behavior. Key findings reveal that while technocapitalism provides unprecedented access to nostalgic content and preserves cultural artifacts, it raises questions about authenticity and the reshaping of consumer experiences through technology. The research highlights the complexities of navigating nostalgia in the digital marketplace and offers insights into how technology and capitalism influence the consumption and perception of cultural heritage, particularly in the case of The Beatles’ music

AB - This paper explores the intersection of technocapitalism and the commodification of nostalgia, using the digital remastering and online distribution of The Beatles’ music as a case study. It examines how technocapitalism, understood as the fusion of advanced technology and capitalist practices, has enabled the rebranding and commercialization of nostalgic cultural artifacts. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this study analyzes digital archives, music sales data, and consumer reviews to uncover how digital remastering and distribution impact cultural heritage and consumer behavior. Key findings reveal that while technocapitalism provides unprecedented access to nostalgic content and preserves cultural artifacts, it raises questions about authenticity and the reshaping of consumer experiences through technology. The research highlights the complexities of navigating nostalgia in the digital marketplace and offers insights into how technology and capitalism influence the consumption and perception of cultural heritage, particularly in the case of The Beatles’ music

U2 - 10.33422/icrsh.v1i1.588

DO - 10.33422/icrsh.v1i1.588

M3 - Journal article

VL - 1

JO - the International Conference on Research in Social Sciences and Humanities

JF - the International Conference on Research in Social Sciences and Humanities

SN - 3030-1211

IS - 1

ER -