tan·gi·net·ics (tănjěnětĭks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The theoretical study of the
integration processes between actuality or human
existence and the cyber or virtual world, especially the merging of these
discernible processes into the totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other product of human work or thought.
1. Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere, to touch; see tag- in Indo-European roots. 2. Greek kubernts, governor, from kubernn, to govern
tangi·netic adj.
tangi·neti·cal·ly adv
Before laptops, people were chained to a chair and desk to experience
the Internet. We find ourselves unfettered as technology evolves through advancements in tanginetics. It is clear by our social behavior through Facebook-type networks that we want to
incorporate technology into our entire behavior and daily process. We are
getting closer to a tanginetical existence through mobile devices. The trend is reaching toward this integration at a breakneck speed.