Tactile Technologies and Society: Cultural Newspeak

Tactile literacy is the necessary level of tactile abilities that is required by default for full membership in society.

Tactile censorship - control over permissible forms of tactile experiences at the state level. For example, a ban on technologies that are addictive and addictive reduces tactile sensitivity to other types of tactile experiences or else leads to other undesirable consequences.
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Tactile hygiene (see also Tactile censorship) - cultural norms that prescribe to avoid certain types of tactile experiences. In its extreme forms, it creates state repressive mechanisms aimed at suppressing sources of a certain tactility.

Tactile inequality (Touch Divide) is a social phenomenon that occurs when there are unequal opportunities for all members of society to experience basic tactile experiences (see Tactile Literacy).

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

Tactile memory (Touch Memory) - digitized tactile experiences.

Tactile identity (Touch Identity) - a way to express yourself through the flow 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 in the selection of suitable partners.

Touchiquette - Cultural norms of haptic communication.

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