What happens to us when our lives can be broadcasted unfiltered at any moment?
The advent of social media has given us more capabilities than we know what to do with, and our choices of what to share can leave a lasting impact on our followers. You can Facebook Live your child's first birthday, or Periscope your favorite song at a concert, or use Twitch to chat and play video games with friends. Most times, our followers know when we're live almost instantly.
So what happens when someone livestreams something violent or criminal? Do social media companies have an obligation to find ways to prevent it? Do we have an obligation to report it? Is this the new normal? You Are Now Live explores the consequences and complexities of livestreaming violence online and uncovers ways we can all be better users and viewers. |
Livestream of the "Special Address by Donald J. Trump" (via Flickr)
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You Are Now Live explores the consequences and complexities of livestreaming violence online.
Dirty, Dark, UglyFacebook Live, Periscope, Twitch, etc. are typically used to share personal stories, news or events, and engage with our peers. In this episode, we reveal how users of these platforms aren't always sharing the "happy, fun, pretty" sides of life.
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