Symmetric Anthropology and Object-Oriented Cyberrethnography: Reflections on a Theoretical-Methodological Assembly

Abstract

The aim of this text is to present some theoretical and methodological reflections on the conceptual framework spanning cyberethnography, object-oriented ontology, and symmetrical anthropology, showing that these theories create a novel methodology for performing anthropological studies on cyberspaces. As the lack of bibliography highlights the urgency of theoretical reflection on predominantly digital spaces, this article therefore presents arguments, sources, and interactions in order to establish a dialog on this topic. Furthermore, it presents a proposal for ethnographic methodological activity that is oriented towards “interobjective cyberinteractions”.