Introduction to Social Media and Society

Explicit communication refers to what is directly said, while implicit communication is not stated directly but rather inferred or understood through context and shared knowledge.

False

<p>The two main pillars of media studies are cultural studies and critical political economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government intervention and control over prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main goal of the attention economy is to capture our attention and sell it to advertisers. This is achieved through a cycle of advertisements that support each other and create a spectacle of consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reality has been replaced with expectations, consumerism inverts life, images unite people, a relationship between people is mediated by images, worldview becomes an objective force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dawkins argues for a Darwinian framework of meme success based on longevity, fecundity (ability to produce other memes), and copying fidelity (remaining relatively unchanged as it spreads).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Philosophy of poverty becomes the poverty of philosophy' highlights the way economic concerns and a focus on material wealth undermine genuine thought and critical thinking within society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filter bubbles tailor content to our pre-existing interests, creating feedback loops that amplify our views. This can lead to radicalization by exposing individuals to increasingly extreme and biased information within their personalized echo chambers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gamergate was a harassment campaign targeting women in the gaming industry, often fueled by misogynistic and anti-feminist rhetoric. This incident demonstrates how online platforms can be used to amplify and spread hate speech, leading to real-world consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affect is described as a pre-linguistic and unconscious intensity that precedes emotion. It is an unformed feeling that can later become an emotion, but it exists prior to our conscious understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Politics of Cringe explores how affect, or our bodily reactions to events and people, can be used to create social hierarchies and exclude marginalized groups. Cringe can be a powerful tool for maintaining social control and excluding those who deviate from established norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conformity is the tendency to change our views based on those around us, while groupthink describes a phenomenon where a group's desire for unity overrides individual critical thinking and rational assessment, leading to poor decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biopower refers to a form of power that operates on populations, shaping their lives and behaviors through various mechanisms like social control, regulation, and surveillance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burnham's 'Inside' explores the anxieties and alienation of contemporary life, particularly in the digital age. He uses his art to raise questions about our relationship with the internet, the role of technology in shaping our experiences, and the challenges of navigating our online identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parasociality refers to a one-sided relationship where an individual feels a connection to a media personality, often an influencer, without reciprocation. This can lead to unrealistic expectations and a sense of intimacy that is not genuine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burnham suggests that our constant connection to the internet and our reliance on technology are blurring the lines between our human selves and the digital world. We're becoming increasingly reliant on technology, potentially leading to a transhumanist future where our identity is intertwined with our online presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'The birth of the prison' refers to Foucault's analysis of the development of modern penal systems and their role in shaping social control and discipline. He argues that prisons are not just about punishment but also about regulating behavior and shaping the individual's mind and body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media encourages users to present idealized versions of themselves, creating a performative dynamic of constant self-monitoring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Democratization of fame' refers to the increased accessibility to fame and recognition through online platforms like YouTube and social media. This can lead to a sense of competition and comparison, as individuals measure their own worth against the success of others, impacting self-esteem and identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burnham argues that the internet, particularly through platforms like YouTube, is homogenizing content, reducing diverse forms of art and communication to a single, often comedic, format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media often promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity, yet the very platform can contribute to a culture of competition and hierarchy based on popularity and 'virtue signaling.' This creates a situation where marginalized voices may be competing for attention, inadvertently reinforcing existing power dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Society of the Spectacle proposes that reality has been replaced with a spectacle of images and consumerism, creating an illusion of a better life through constant expectation and mediated experiences. Images shape relationships and the spectacle transforms worldview into an objective force, perpetuating a cycle of consumption and alienation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The affect economy refers to the circulation and manipulation of feelings in the public sphere. Politicians and others can exploit affect, the unconscious pre-emotion, to shape public opinion, bypassing rational thought and influencing behavior through emotional appeals and triggers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Existential dread refers to a feeling of insecurity and anxiety about our place in the world, particularly in the face of vast and uncontrollable forces. It is a sense of unease and responsibility for the state of affairs, a sense of being caught in a system that we do not fully understand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burnham points out that for children who have grown up with the internet, it has become seamlessly integrated into their lives, a natural extension of their reality. They experience emotions and forge connections online in a way that was not possible for previous generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oppressive tolerance refers to a seemingly tolerant stance that ultimately reinforces existing power structures and injustices by failing to challenge oppressive ideologies and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lecture underscores the profound influence of social media on our perception of reality, our identities, and our mental well-being. Social media's constant demands for attention, its ability to shape our emotions, and its potential for creating unrealistic expectations raise questions about the price we are willing to pay for online connection and fame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They help filter air and soak up storm water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A denser urban layout is cheaper for essential services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in road capacity leads to more traffic in the long term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Policies aimed at preserving farmland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased farming capacity in urban regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public transportation is less efficient than personal vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Travel preferences often reflect individual priorities and values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging personal vehicle use over public transit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number and variety of habitats in a region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides cultural and non-material benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A region with a high number of endemic species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The excessive harvesting of wild species beyond sustainable levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide insights into the health of their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilizing drip irrigation systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a low solubility in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urbanization and agricultural expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Species that have a broad niche and good tolerance to varying conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bioconcentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High solubility in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combustion derivation from various sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gaussian Plume Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemicals that resist breakdown and persist indefinitely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filter papers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aroclor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PFAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Causes 1 in 10 deaths globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contamination of the atmosphere by gaseous, liquid, and solid waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conserve viable habitats and restore degraded habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planning for restoration failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of species composition changing over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To focus on nutrient cycling and carbon storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensures future generations can meet their own needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 1987 Brundtland Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevention of extinction and extirpation</p> Signup and view all the answers