In this example of culture jamming, infamous political graffiti artist Banksy humorously depicts the truths of social media users. Although the piece illustrates Instagram, the intended message can apply to many other social networks, such as Tumblr, Facebook, etc.…
Victim of Hate Speech on…a Blogging Site?
Now, I understand the inevitability of hate speech to circulate the internet. But I would expect it most to be targeted towards political ideas, political groups, morally excluded groups, and even celebrities. But an average person like me – minding…
Ferguson Coverage – Now People are Siding with the Police?
There have been steadily increasing controversies regarding biased media coverage in regards to the case of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Biased media coverage typically arises from omission of information or manipulation of words and facts. Specifically, those offended by the…
Mistaking Appropriation for Appreciation
Cultural appropriation is a term that refers to the adoption of some specific elements of one culture by a different cultural group. It differs from acculturation or assimilation in that ‘appropriation’ or ‘misappropriation’ refers to the inclusion and absorption…
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
What do you think: Would an advertisement be more effective if it were hyperritualized, or hyperreal? We know of the inevitability of advertisers to disguise the truth. Besides, that’s what the advertising industry is – devious persuasion. According to Erving Goffman,…
Violence in the “Hashtag” Culture
When the word “hashtag” is mentioned, we are quick to associate it with a practice on social networks, rather than its original intention as a symbol in information technology. The practice of hashtagging originated in 2009 on the worldwide social…