

Chatter: How Movies and TV Affect Everything, with Walt Hickey
Sep 3, 2024
Walt Hickey, Deputy Editor for Data and Analysis at Insider News and author of 'You Are What You Watch,' teams up with Eugenia Lostri, a Fellow in Technology Policy and Law. They delve into how media shapes societal values and personal aspirations. Discussion highlights include the collaboration between Hollywood and institutions like the military and CIA, and how films influence public perception and policy. They also explore the cultural reflections of vampire myths and the role of media in shaping narratives around space exploration.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Societal Impact of Cinema and Television
01:56 • 24min
Vampires: A Reflection of Society
25:39 • 6min
Cinema's Influence on Society and Politics
32:03 • 19min
Exploring the Interplay Between Institutions and Entertainment
51:20 • 3min
Hollywood's Military Ties
54:16 • 13min
Media's Role in Space and Culture
01:07:28 • 26min
Cultural Reflections Through Film
01:32:59 • 3min