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Tasty Videos

by with One Comment media nouveau

In this episode of Media Nouveau, we discuss Tasty videos, which are sped-up videos of two hands making a dish. We dive into questions such as what makes these videos so entertaining and popular? Why is a huge company like Buzzfeed promoting and creating these videos? Any what are the positive and negative effects that come from these videos? Tasty videos are part of the new growing food culture that has emerged in recent years. Moreover, Tasty videos are made for such a diverse audience that all types of people can appreciate and enjoy them.

Vox

Vox and Exploratory Journalism

by with No Comment media nouveau

In this week’s episode of Media Nouveau, we describe and analyze the digital news publication Vox. This news source has lead the way in the new media field of “explanatory journalism” where articles are written with more analysis and insight than previous methods of news delivery. We also analyze the changes Vox itself has made to cater to the audience’s changing consumption of media and how that defines its niche in the new media realm. We discuss its divergences from old media forms, and how this may be problematic. Linked below are some excellent sources, fun reads, and references to our bad jokes made throughout the episode.

Patients like me

PatientsLikeMe and Collective Intelligence

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In this episode of Media Nouveau, we examine PatientsLikeMe, a new media platform that rests at the unlikely intersection of social media and scientific research. What are the implications of publicizing personal health data and applying it to a healthcare setting? We address issues of collective intelligence, HIPAA regulations, and protection of pre-existing conditions in order to explore this question and to reflect on the contributions of PatientsLikeMe regarding patient-centered care and biomedical research.