Critical Media Literacy with Allison Butler, Ph.D
This weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph.D. In it, we talk about her work with critical media literacy and how learning it can improve our ability to navigate the deceptive media landscape of the 21st century.
SHOW TOPICS
What is Critical Media Literacy?
How does power affect information dissemination
The effects of the profit motive in our media
The difference between pundits and reporters
What is a digital footprint?
Getting trapped in the algorithm
Finding quality independent journalism
Focusing on local news
Creating healthy boundaries for our media intake