Team Human Katherine G. Fry
Dec 6, 2023
Media Studies Professor Katherine G. Fry discusses the influence of media environment on our understanding of stories. They explore the impact of social media on events like January 6th, hidden agendas in popular culture, and the intersection of data journalism and activism. They emphasize the importance of media literacy and understanding power dynamics in communication.
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Media Ecology vs. Media Studies
- Media ecology studies how media create cultural environments, focusing on media forms.
- It examines how media shape our worldview, unlike content-focused media studies.
TV's Impact on a Canadian Town
- Neil Postman argued that TV's introduction to a Canadian town reorganized its culture.
- This highlighted media ecology's focus on the medium's impact, not just content.
Social Media's Double-Edged Sword
- Social media has created chaos in political culture and information overload.
- It has also amplified marginalized voices and challenged existing power structures.