Ambient awareness is a phenomenon that is deeply rooted in the digital age, closely tied to the evolution and use of redes sociais[1]. It refers to the state of being continuously and passively aware of social dynamics and information through digital tecnologia[2], particularly social media platforms. This awareness is achieved without direct interaction, instead being facilitated by constant, subtle updates and interactions on platforms like Facebook[3], Twitter[5]e Instagram[4]. These platforms, along with mobile devices, have become vital tools for creating and disseminating content that contributes to ambient awareness. This concept has significant implications not only for personal communication, but also for business processes and marketing strategies. In business, it aids in improving collaboration and communication, while in marketing, it can help forge closer bonds with clientele and provide insights into artists’ lifestyles and personalities.
Consciência ambiental (AmA) is a term used by social scientists to describe a form of peripheral social awareness através de redes sociais. This awareness is propagated from relatively constant contact with one's friends and colleagues via social networking platforms on the Internet. The term essentially defines the sort of omnipresent knowledge one experiences by being a regular user of these media outlets that allow a constant connection with one's social circle.
According to Clive Thompson of The New York Times, ambient awareness is "very much like being physically near someone and picking up on mood through the little things; body language, sighs, stray comments". Academic Andreas Kaplan defines ambient awareness as “awareness created through regular and constant reception, and/or exchange of information fragments through social media”. Two friends who regularly follow one another's digital information can already be aware of each other's lives without actually being physically present to have had a conversation.