As Kirschenbaum states there are a lot of ways one could define digital humanities and it all kind of depends on each individual's perception. Although it is difficult to define, I personally believe that digital humanities is the study of how humans interact and produce things digitally. The world is making such tremendous strides with technology it was only a matter of time before people started using technology to express themselves. Whether people are using it to create a beautiful work of art, using youtube to get their music noticed or using Facebook to angrily rant about their restaurant experience, we as humans have started clinging to digital ways of expression. So no matter what any individual considers the definition of digital humanities one thing is certain, this is a field that is developing more everyday.
Some good material here, Amber. You're right to note that DH is continuing to expand and develop.
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