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Abstract
The rapid ascent of Southeast Asia as a nexus for digital innovation has catalyzed a unique convergence of technology and pop culture, the ramifications of which reverberate globally. This multidisciplinary paper explores the historical underpinnings and contemporary manifestations of Southeast Asian pop culture, examining how cultural phenomena originating from the region are harnessing and transforming modern digital advancements. Through an in-depth analysis, the resultant widespread global impacts are investigated, highlighting the dissemination and virality of regional cultural artifacts, creative expressions, and ideological currents through digital platforms and communication channels. Insights are drawn from diverse disciplinary experts, thought leaders, and on-the-ground cultural observers to critically reflect on the evolving social, economic, political, and geopolitical implications of these trends. Ultimately, this research illuminates the profound influence exerted by Southeast Asia's tech-empowered pop culture on shaping global narratives, discourses, and cross-cultural exchange, while offering data-driven projections on its ascendant trajectory over the coming decade.
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Copyright © 2024 Sascha H. Funk. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
