Civic artifact outline

For a while I was deciding back and forth between the twelve, well now thirteen, zodiac signs or the infinity symbol. After much deliberation I have come to the conclusion of doing my civic artifact on the infinity symbol. The infinity symbol, which was for a majority of time just used in the mathematical sense, has become a symbol trending on many social media sites. It has been embraced by the Internet altering its definition to one of everlasting love, hope, and care.​

My speech will begin like many others with a very short history of the symbol. ​Until recently,​ ​​the infinity​ ​​symbol was a mathematical term meaning ​​a number greater than any assignable quantity, usually used in the topic of continuity.​ Although the definition of infinity has changed slightly from its original definition​,​ ​​components of the original are still prevalent in the new meaning for the new definition references feelings​​ of forever and limitless opportunities​. The symbol which is represented by a never-ending loop is seen as hopeful for many, specifically resonating with women on the internet.

Going off of this, I will continue my speech by bringing up how women from all over have taken the rhetorical meaning of the infinity symbol and incorporated into their civic life. The infinity symbol can be seen virtually everywhere nowadays. The symbol has become so mainstream it is plastered on almost every photo or artsy quote there is. As a result, the symbol has gotten some flack within certain communities. Much like the trend of taking a selfie after a memorable event, the speed that the infinity symbol became popular bothered some people. The popularity of the infinity symbol and anyone who enjoyed the trend was often criticized by the public, thus, resulting in a stigma around the symbol that lasts even today.

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  1. Brynn Boehler

    The infinity symbol is such an original idea! It’s very different because it completely switched civic meanings from a mere mathematical tool to a piece of popular culture . I think that it would be really beneficial and important to consider the implications of the infinity symbol and romantic ideas as well. For example, many women and girls see the infinity sign with the hope that it is possible to find love that lasts forever… a theme that is very civic in terms of the purpose of romance. Your outline was very well written, and I think it’s going to make for a great speech! I like how you mention the stigma associated with this trend, as I do notice it does have a negative connotation as well… maybe almost seen as superficial? Definitely looking forward to hearing your civic artifact speech! Good luck!!

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