The music you stream, the photos you swipe through, the real time news you consume, the books you read or listen to – all have been radically reshaped by digital technology. Explore how media is created, stored, and experienced in a digitized world. Unpack fundamentals like text files, encoding and decoding, pixels, and algorithms in clear, easy-to-understand ways – no prior computer knowledge needed. Each session focuses on a different medium, comparing its analog origins with its contemporary digital version. You also consider the impact of Generative AI and speculate on future trends. Topics include text (books, e-books, news portals), images (photography and movies), music, video games, social media, and media ownership (physical media, streaming, and copyrights). Click here for a promo video. https://vimeo.com/1148695835?fl=ml&fe=ec
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