Technological Disruptions in Storytelling: The Future of Literature

Abstract

Storytelling has developed gradually, from oral traditions to written words and now took its form into digital platforms. These technological advancements are reshaping how stories that are once told and consumed by our ancestors and challenging the traditional notions of authorship, creativity, and engagement. This article will examine on how technologies such as social media, AR/VR, AI, and Blockchain are transforming the literature into a different form by using examples from Edgar Allan Poe’s classic detective stories to Robert K. Blechman’s modern Twitter narratives. Poe defined the Detective fiction by giving nostalgic critiques of modern society which is now transitioned to the digital era with Blechman’s examination of isolation by giving real-time tweets. Both the authors showcases the genre’s resilience and applicability in inquisitive human connection and the search for true self. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) push the boundaries of traditional storytelling by creating captivating experiences. AR enhances by adding digital elements to the world around us, while VR offers full of fascination, allowing readers to interact with characters and settings they want. AI assists us in generating the content and gives customized recommendations, transforms stories that are bespoken and discovered. Blockchain assures the intellectual property rights which is secured to the author, it facilitates dispersed publishing and the author will get direct reader support. Technological upgradations are refashioning the art of storytelling and blend the tradition with innovation. These technologies bids hypnotic experiences, customized narratives, and secured digital ownership, reshapes the stories that are created and consumed by humans. This article will highlight the impact of these technologies on literature and will illustrate how they redefine the art of storytelling while preserving its core essence.