It is a moment of social exchange and communication, an affirmation and renewal of family, group or community identity.

UNESCO: Mediterranean diet

Having your identity pegged to communication creates more data to manage and some blurry lines.

WSJ: The End of the Email Era

Local communities see klapa singing as a central marker of their musical identity, incorporating respect for diversity, creativity and communication.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

In that way, the passing of Steve Jobs presents a new paradigm for identity, one that blends seamlessly with social technology and modern communication.

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