“What unique strategy have you seen activists use to amplify their message on social media? How do you think this approach differs from traditional activism methods?” Leveraging meme culture and short-form video Activists today are leveraging meme culture and short-form video to simplify complex issues into highly shareable, emotionally charged content. Unlike traditional methods that […]
YouTube has become a battleground for digital justice. From callout videos exposing scammers to exposés on influencers’ hidden misdeeds, users are taking justice into their own hands. These digital vigilantes argue they’re providing a necessary service, holding powerful figures accountable where institutions have failed. However, the line between accountability and harassment is thin. Misidentification, doxxing,
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The term “quiet quitting” took YouTube by storm in 2022, with vloggers and professionals sharing their takes on the trend. Far from being lazy or disengaged, quiet quitters are simply refusing to do work outside of their job descriptions without additional compensation. This movement is a response to burnout culture and the unrealistic expectations placed
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Deepfake technology has come a long way since its crude beginnings. With tools like ElevenLabs and Synthesia, anyone can now generate realistic audio and video imitations. On YouTube, deepfakes range from hilarious parodies of politicians to eerily convincing fabrications of celebrities doing things they never actually did. While the tech is undeniably impressive, its rise
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