Manipulative Media The advancement of digital technology has revolutionalize the use of information in various ways that does necessarily serve truth and the common good. Compared to traditional print media which were oftentimes regarded to as gospel truth of the day, the onslaught of social media has created its own monster in what is now commonly referred to as FAKE NEWS. In the past, news was news. Once it is published by a newspaper, people will normally believe it to be credible since it has already passed the rigors and discipline of editing and journalistic discipline. There was hardly any distinction at that time whether such NEWS is genuine or a fake With the evolution of social media where news can be accessed by an individual 24/7, news is no longer the exclusive domain of reputable news agencies and professional journalists. Practically anybody who can write and who has access to social media can create his ow...
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Virtual reality
Virtual reality is a current trend in the digital world. It is a computer-generated experience where a person can interact within a simulated environment. It create s a three-dimensional image that is either similar to reality or fantastical. Moreover, it incorporates the user’s sensory feedback inside the experience. As of today, virtual reality is used in gaming and 3D cinema. People are fond of the technology because it creates a surrealism sensation when interacting with an artificial world. This technology will influence the future trend of Media and Information Literacy because it is immersive and innovative. Virtual reality immerses the generation to appreciate phenomenalism and creativity. Through this technology, dreams and imaginations become possible because of three-dimensional generated images. More importantly, a person can experience it as well. On the other hand, virtual reality also influences innovation. By using this technology people can have a clear idea on h...
Contemporary Art in My Community This photo is a mural painting found in the streets outside a psychi atric hospital in Davao City. Despite the eeriness and the condition of the institution, its gated walls are filled with colorful paintings such as this. Matters about mental health problems are addressed in a colorful and accepting way. Concerns about mental wellness are articulated through this painting and used the medium of contemporary art. Looking at the artwork, it poses questions about the stigma of mental health issues. (Sculpted by Kublai Millan, taken at People' Park Davao City) The people in the sculpture are seen to be playing music. Traditional musical instruments of Mindanao are displayed to convey an awareness of local heritage. This contemporary art is a birthright. It is very unique in its own style, however, people in the region are familiar of it because it addresses their heritage and locality. (Sculpted by Kublai Millan, taken...
Synthesis of Main Ideas
1.) Title of the Text: Making and Selling the “Rock Star Pope”: The Celebritization of Pope Francis during His Five-Day Visit to the Philippines Author: Gerry M. Lanuza Title of the Journal/Publication: Humanities Diliman URL or web address: http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/humanitiesdiliman/article/view/5566/4990 Main idea: Religious personalities are not exempted from celebrity culture and they have become products of culture industry. Evidence that supports the main idea: • We live in a celebrity society (Lawler, Driessens, Furedi, Marshall) or what some historians call as “fame-intensive culture” • anyone can be a celebrity as long as there is a market and demand for them. 2.) Title of the Text: Klik-suri sa Online Community ng mga Lesbiyana sa Facebook Gamit ang Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) at Natural Language Processing (NLP) (Click-analysis of a Lesbian Online Community in Facebook Using the CDA and NLP) Author: Alona Jumaquio-...