Nicole Jenes and Rathbone: Social media influencers a new lens on Gaza war | Talk to Al Jazeera
Dec 30, 2023
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Social media influencers Nicole Jenes and Rathbone discuss the role of social media in shaping public opinion during the Gaza war. They explore using comedy and satire to shed light on the conflict, emphasize double standards and hypocrisy, discuss the power of TikTok as a political messaging tool, and highlight the importance of empathy and speaking out.
Social media has transformed our understanding of wars, offering real-time and unfiltered content that provides a new perspective on conflicts like the war on Gaza.
Content creators and influencers have become powerful players in shaping public opinion, using humor and satire to shed light on sensitive subjects and counter propaganda.
Deep dives
Influencers as Powerful Information Disseminators
Content creators and influencers have become powerful players in shaping public opinion. With millions of followers and the ability to reach them quickly, influencers have a unique platform to spread information, raise awareness, and shape narratives.
Social Media's Impact on War Reporting
Social media platforms like Twitter have transformed how we receive news about conflicts, with real-time updates becoming the norm. This shift in reporting has been evident since the Arab Spring, highlighting that social media has become a tool not only for communication but also for mobilization.
Using Satire and Comedy to Raise Awareness
Content creators employ satire and comedy to shed light on sensitive subjects like the conflict in Gaza. By making their content humorous and engaging, they aim to make audiences, especially those who are unaware or misinformed, understand the gravity of the situation. Despite facing backlash and threats, they continue their work to counter propaganda and spread messages of social justice.
Social media has revolutionised our understanding and perception of wars and conflicts.
Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, with their real-time, unfiltered content, offer a new perspective that’s immediate and often raw.
These platforms enable users worldwide to witness conflicts like the war on Gaza as they unfold, offering a variety of viewpoints that traditional media may not cover.
This shift has led to a more multifaceted and grassroots-level narrative, one which we will explore as influencers Nicole Jenes and Rathbone talk to Al Jazeera.
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