The One Thing Fish Know Nothing About
summary
Argues that photos and social feeds reshape behavior: the digital photo = raw data claim says images are easily manipulated and no longer reliably convey truth, shown with viral fakes and a staged Syrian orphan; people actively perform for the camera, picking five flattering birthday shots to erase a miserable party. Describes a homeschooling experiment teaching visual literacy instead of shapes, and a stealth startup that aims to let people share lives “as they see it” to build empathy.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00The impact of digital media
- 1:03Media transcends reality
- 2:11The myth of photographic truth
- 4:11Performing our lives
- 6:39Visual literacy and empathy
