YouTube, Online Community and the Changing Face of Identity

YouTube, Online Community and the Changing Face of Identity PP:



An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube:




Questions on An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube:

Whilst watching the video answer these questions

1.       When was YouTube first released?

2.       According to Michael Wesch what does Web 2.0 allow people to do?

3.       When media changes what else changes?

4.       What influenced the loss of community? And what has now filled this void?

5.       How are communities connected?

6.       Explain what he means by voyeuristic capabilities?

7.       Write 3 points about what he refers when he discusses playing with identity

8.       What does the ‘Free hugs phenomenon’ suggest about people?

NerdFighters:





Catfish:


The Girl who Became Three Boys:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2087804/Gemma-Barker-19-disguised-boy-date-GIRLS.html

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-girl-who-became-three-boys/episode-guide/series-1/episode-1


Additonal Reading/Viewing:

http://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together.html

http://www.laurenfairweather.com/lauren-fairweather/youtube-and-identity/