It’s Complicated: Our relationship with social media platforms
Lately I’ve been asked how I feel about Australia’s new social media law, restricting access to those under 16. I…
Caught Mid-Rant
This photo was taken during a speaking engagement in Mt Vernon, Indiana – and hopefully you can see how excited…
Testifying in Jeff City
Very happy to throw my support behind HB116 – which asks for a media literacy pilot program to be set…
Good try, Meta.
Have you heard how Instagram is trying to make its app safer for teens? Many are doubting the sincerity of…
Russian Disinfo Goes Hollywood
In recent days you may have seen photos of celebrities on X featuring quotes of theirs about the war in…
The “Dead Internet” Theory
With all the talk of AI and bots, it might be time to revisit a theory that’s been floating around:…
AI and Grief – a new combination
Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy, and everyone processes grief differently. But now, thanks to several…
AI Friendships
AI has been all over the news ~ about how it can do everything from generate videos to help us…
Want to Learn More About the Media?
In no particular order, here are some books to get you started. Some are pessimistic, some are optimistic. But all…
Media Literacy Resources
I don’t typically share my slides but I’m very happy to put together a list of wonderful media literacy resources…