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Guy Debord - Society of the Spectacle, 1973 pt. 1 - 1 views

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Mass Media Society of the Spectacle

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Hussein Khalil on 30 Apr 12

This is a movie made and narrated by Guy Debord himself, based on his "Society of the Spectacle" - however the narration itself consists of his writings, as well as those of Marx and Hegel. It is a very critical take on Media and its effects in times of great change (ongoing industrialization and rise of consumerism). There are several parts to it, just wait till the end of the video to move on to Part 2.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a movie made and narrated by Guy Debord himself, based on his "Society of the Spectacle" - however the narration itself consists of his writings, as well as those of Marx and Hegel. It is a very critical take on Media and its effects in times of great change (ongoing industrialization and rise of consumerism). There are several parts to it, just wait till the end of the video to move on to Part 2.</div>

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Hussein Khalil on 30 Apr 12

Also, it brought this article to mind as a (pre-emptive) counter-argument: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/positively-media/201111/social-networks-what-maslow-misses-0 And got me to think of how critically Debord would view social media platforms' role in representation and spectacle (Facebook, Youtube, Blogger to a larger extent)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Also, it brought this article to mind as a (pre-emptive) counter-argument: <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/positively-media/201111/social-networks-what-maslow-misses-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/positively-media/201111/social-networks-what-maslow-misses-0</a> And got me to think of how critically Debord would view social media platforms' role in representation and spectacle (Facebook, Youtube, Blogger to a larger extent)</div>

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The Failure of Lebanon's Facebook Demonstrations - 0 views

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shared by Hussein Khalil on 22 May 12 - No Cached

Hussein Khalil on 22 May 12

When people started shooting at each other in Tripoli and Tarik el Jdide, the rest of the Lebanese were visibly angry. Residents were clamoring loudly on radio talk shows, on TV stations and on the internet for the insanity to stop. A cry for assembly was made across social media platforms, one that echoed faintly on the ground and brought no material progress.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When people started shooting at each other in Tripoli and Tarik el Jdide, the rest of the Lebanese were visibly angry. Residents were clamoring loudly on radio talk shows, on TV stations and on the internet for the insanity to stop. A cry for assembly was made across social media platforms, one that echoed faintly on the ground and brought no material progress.</div>

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The Political Power of Social Media - 1 views

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Man who tweeted bin Laden's raid - 8 views

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shared by Dina Azar on 22 Mar 12 - No Cached

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Dina Azar on 22 Mar 12

Do you guys think it really is possible for regular people to become "journalists" through social networking sites like twitter? thoughts??

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Do you guys think it really is possible for regular people to become "journalists" through social networking sites like twitter? thoughts??</div>

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Jad Rahme on 23 Mar 12

Sure it is called "Citizen Journalism" :) It is actually an important debate in the journalism world!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sure it is called "Citizen Journalism" :) It is actually an important debate in the journalism world!</div>

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zeina ammar on 24 Mar 12

The terms "journalist" and "reporter" are often used interchangeably. I'd make the distinction between the two and say that so-called citizen journalists are actually citizen reporters. Reporter = a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding (Merriam-Webster). Journalist = a writer who aims at a mass audience (Merriam-Webster). When you tweet about an event, you don't produce a well-researched piece of writing but a spontaneous piece of information. I call that citizen reporting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The terms "journalist" and "reporter" are often used interchangeably. I'd make the distinction between the two and say that so-called citizen journalists are actually citizen reporters. Reporter = a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding (Merriam-Webster). Journalist = a writer who aims at a mass audience (Merriam-Webster). When you tweet about an event, you don't produce a well-researched piece of writing but a spontaneous piece of information. I call that citizen reporting.</div>

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Dima Saber on 25 Mar 12

All I can say this is definitely enough reason for you guys to join the Twitter vs. Journalism debate at ArabNet Community Day (March 31). www.arabnet.me :-)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">All I can say this is definitely enough reason for you guys to join the Twitter vs. Journalism debate at ArabNet Community Day (March 31). <a href="http://www.arabnet.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arabnet.me</a> :-)</div>

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Jad Rahme on 01 Apr 12

I liked this differentiation Zeina :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I liked this differentiation Zeina :)</div>

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Daniel Bou Diab on 02 Apr 12

Wow that's amazing!

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Guest post: Joseph Kony is not in Uganda (and other complicated things) - By Michael Wi... - 0 views

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KONY2012 AFRICA

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Dina Azar on 18 Mar 12

Click here to see photos of the evolution of the LRA. Thanks to an incredibly effective social media effort, #StopKony is trending on Twitter today. The campaign coincides with a new awareness-raising documentary by the group Invisible Children.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Click here to see photos of the evolution of the LRA. Thanks to an incredibly effective social media effort, #StopKony is trending on Twitter today. The campaign coincides with a new awareness-raising documentary by the group Invisible Children.</div>

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Dina Azar on 18 Mar 12

"Coming back to the "Kony 2012" video and its celebrity endorsements, what are the consequences of unleashing so many exuberant activists armed with so few facts? Defining Uganda in the international conversation by issues that are either geographical misfires (Save northern Uganda!) or an intentional attempt to distract the international community (Death to the gays!), do a disservice to the many critical problems Uganda has."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Coming back to the "Kony 2012" video and its celebrity endorsements, what are the consequences of unleashing so many exuberant activists armed with so few facts? Defining Uganda in the international conversation by issues that are either geographical misfires (Save northern Uganda!) or an intentional attempt to distract the international community (Death to the gays!), do a disservice to the many critical problems Uganda has."</div>

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Twitter And The Countdown To Super Tuesday [INFOGRAPHIC] - 2 views

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shared by Jad Rahme on 06 Mar 12 - No Cached

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Jad Rahme on 06 Mar 12

Twitter activity studiend on the basis of primaries :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Twitter activity studiend on the basis of primaries :)</div>

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Jad Rahme on 06 Mar 12

You can zoom in for a better reading :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You can zoom in for a better reading :)</div>

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