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Remixing Politics: Impact on Social Discourse

Explore the influence of political remixes beyond politicians, focusing on race, gender, sexuality, economics, and more. Analyzing "Planet of the Arabs" to uncover stereotypes and the need for informed public debate through satire and parody. Referencing key books by Gray, Varnelis, Jenkins, and Sunstein.

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Remixing Politics: Impact on Social Discourse

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  1. Political remixes -Not only about politicians-

  2. A large subgroup in remixes • Race • Gender • Sexuality • Economics • etc

  3. Planet of the Arabs • Based on a book called Real Bad Arabs • Shows clips from numerous films, all portraying Arabs as villains • Even ”innocent” movies like ”Back to the future” and Aladdin

  4. Research question • How can political remixes affect the public debate on important social questions? • Important to look at ways to address these questions • See a need for new ways to inform and educate • Be aware of the problems

  5. Political remixes • What is a remix? • What is a political remix? • Satire • Parody • Known source material • Critical aspect

  6. Books • Jonathan Gray – Watching with simpsons • Kazys Varnelis - Networked Publics • Jonathan McIntosh • Henry Jenkins – Textual Poachers • Dennis G. Jerz • Richard L. Edwards – Political Video Mashup • Cass R Suntein - Infotopia

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