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Life, the Metaverse & Everything

By: Monash University - Faculty of Arts
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  • From viral trends to virtual worlds, season one of Life, the Metaverse & Everything explores how technology rewrites the script of our lives. Join host Annie Louey and Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism academics as we unpack the impact of social media, streaming, and the Metaverse - is it a future we write, or a story already unfolding?
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Episodes
  • Diversity on Demand: Is Streaming the Future of Inclusive Storytelling?

    Diversity on Demand: Is Streaming the Future of Inclusive Storytelling?
    Jul 16 2024

    Binge-watching vs. channel surfing: How has technology transformed our viewing habits? Annie Louey speaks to Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism Associate Professor Olivia Khoo to investigate the rise of streaming services, diversity in content, and the surprising power viewers hold, and streamers yield.

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    22 mins
  • Is TikTok the New Reality TV? Exploring the Impact on Our Lives

    Is TikTok the New Reality TV? Exploring the Impact on Our Lives
    Jul 16 2024

    Spent hours lost down the TikTok rabbit hole, and wondered what's really going on? Is TikTok a creative revolution or a mindless void dominated by its endless scroll? Join host Annie Louey and Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism Professor Mark Andreyevic to decode the algorithm, the creators, and the impact on our lives. Is it harmless fun, or is there something more to it?

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    22 mins
  • The Metaverse: Dystopian Dream or Utopian Playground?

    The Metaverse: Dystopian Dream or Utopian Playground?
    Jul 16 2024

    Is the Metaverse the much-hyped evolution of social interaction or a desperate gambit by Facebook (now Meta) to reclaim its lost dominance? In this episode host Annie Louey and Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism Senior Lecturer, Dr Daniel Black, separate hype from hyperreality, and explore the very real potential and ethical concerns surrounding this proposed online revolution.

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    24 mins
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