Making Social Media

Here I will share, and collaborate on making social media.  This happens to coincide with a unit I am studying at Deakin University, Melbourne on the same topic.

Making Social Media
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River of Digital Media: Lessons from Taoism and the State of Flow
Purpose | Social Media

Navigating the River of Digital Media: Lessons from Taoism and the State of Flow

In an era where the digital world dominates our waking life, the pressure to keep up with ever-changing trends can be overwhelming. Content creators and digital marketers often feel like they are swimming against the current, trying to control every aspect of their digital environment. However, wisdom from ancient philosophy and modern psychology suggests a…

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Unpacking Generation Z: Exploring the 12 Archetypes and Key Trends of the Post-Millennial Generation

Yes, Generation Z and Alpha generation are often used interchangeably and refer to the same demographic group. Generation Z typically includes individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, while the Alpha generation includes those born from the mid-2010s to the mid-2020s. Both generations are known for their affinity with technology, social consciousness, and…

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Ethical Gamification for a Sustainable Planet

If you struggled with this then check out my introduction to gamification. Most Fortune 500 companies now use gamification in attempts to engage audiences. However, experts claim eighty percent of businesses will get it wrong because they fail to consider their audience’s motivations and instead act out of coercive self-interest (cited in Burke, 2014 p….

peso model
AI | Business | ChatGPT | Public Relations | Social Media

The Evolution of PR and Communications with AI: A Look at PESO Model and ChatGPT

Is AI transforming PR and communications? As technology continues to advance, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in communications and public relations (PR) has become increasingly important. AI has the potential to revolutionize the industry by improving efficiency, productivity, and audience targeting. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is transforming PR and communications and…

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20 of the coolest quotes ever said about personal branding:

Personal branding has become an essential part of modern-day career advancement and professional success. To stand out in a crowded job market, individuals need to market themselves effectively and create a lasting impression. You have heard it said Personal branding? More like personal grandstanding. But let’s ignore that. In this article, we have compiled 20…

7 steps to creating a personal professional brand
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Seven Steps to Creating a Personal Brand

Hello, I’m Lisa. As a young professional starting out in my career, I was constantly bombarded with messages about the importance of personal branding. “You need to create a strong personal brand to stand out in the crowded job market,” they said. At first, I didn’t quite understand what that meant or how to go…

12 Brand Archetypes
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Brand Archetypes Quiz

Here is my version of the 12 brand archetypes quiz. In step one, we identify the primary driver and in step two, we find your archetype. I have found this two-step process works better and is more objective. Traditional VS Alpha Transformation in Archetypes The new Alpha archetypes reflect the unique values and interests of…

Twitter Decline in Users
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The Gradual Enshittification of Twitter: A Close Look at the Decline of a Social Media Giant with Answers

Twitter Decline: At the start of 2023, Twitter was a bustling social media platform, brimming with news, discussions, and a multitude of user interactions. Fast-forward to July, and the scene has radically changed. Timeline Event Description April 2022 Elon Musk initiates his takeover of Twitter October 2022 Musk completes the acquisition of Twitter and takes…

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Converting to a Social Enterprise

Ever wondered how to change your business structure and branding to a not for profit status? By changing to this structure you can contribute to sustainable capitalism and build strong relationships and affinities with your customers. Your customers then become your strongest ally selling your brand for you and contributing to positive change. Here is…

vanlife
Social Media | Vanlife

My Celebrity of #Vanlife Podast!

The Wanderlust of #Vanlife (2015) examines the travelling and blogging movement established by Foster Huntington, who quit a Manhattan corporate job to travel full time in Volkswagen. Huntington says, “I felt like I was kind of pissing away my 20’s doing that” and changed to a more authentic way of making a living, documenting his…

Game theory in relationships
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Navigating Communication through the Lens of Game Theory: What Works and What Doesn’t

The use of game theory in relationships and communication can have both positive and negative effects on individuals and professional communicators. A conversation. On a personal level, the use of game theory in relationships can provide valuable insights into relationship dynamics and help couples make better decisions by clarifying their motivations and goals. However, it…

My #vanlife trip to Mexico: Story 1
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The Deeper Meaning in #Vanlife

Although these articles are directed toward #vanlife many of the same issues could apply to YouTube sailing channels. #Vanlife and YouTube Sailing Channels The rise of the #vanlife and YouTube sailing channels have both captured the imagination of many people looking for an escape from the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle. Both movements have attracted individuals who…

Students phone use at Deakin
Quantified Self | Social Media | Surveillance Capitalism

Students Perceptions of Surveillance for the ‘Common Good’ During COVID-19

This study explores the everyday practices of phone use in university students and their attitudes towards a surveillance culture and control during the time of the COVID-19 ‘lockdown’.  During the time of this study, an app was released by the Australian Government asking Australians to put aside their concern for privacy and instead consider the…

The Possibilities and Limitations of Internet Activism
Permaculture | Politics | Social Media | The Backyard Futurist

The Possibilities and Limitations of Internet Activism

The health of the public sphere as a gauge to the possibilities and limitations of internet activism in the networked society Activism today is dominated by networks and global forms of organisation made possible through today’s digitally hyperconnected world. The ground-breaking work of Manual Castells (2007, 1999, 2016, 2017) has articulated a utopian vision of…

COVID 19 Phones
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Mindful Phone Use Connecting Humanity During COVID 19

The neuroscience of mindfulness reveals how mindful attention can change the brain, mould identity, improve awareness and bridge mental connections with past present and others, allow users to ‘thrive online’ (Rhinegold, 2012, p. 240). Research is increasingly exploring how by deliberately cultivating mindfulness, by paying attention to breath, body, emotions, attitudes, and attention in a…

Petri Dish – A sci-fi short story
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Petri Dish – A sci-fi short story

See the difference between different versions of ChatGPT and the original story. Title: Petri Dish – A Sci-Fi Short Story Author: Ricky Wright Improved by ChatGPT 4 Date: May 27, 2019 In a vibrant, cozy bedroom, young Delphia, a primary school student, carefully sprinkles small fragments of bio-material into a petri dish. She observes the…

Digital Media Interview with Millicent – Collaboration
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Digital Media Interview with Millicent – Collaboration

The awesome Millicent Nankivell (https://twitter.com/millienankivell) and I belong to a Digital Media alumni group (#DDMAlimni on Twitter). We met on Twitter and decided to simply make some media for the sake of it and to support the unit hashtag. Making media for others is connecting. When you start making media who knows where the journey of discovery and learning will take you: Usually to a good place.

The Democratising Potential of Celebrity and Cosmopolitan Solidarity
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The Democratising Potential of Celebrity and Cosmopolitan Solidarity

The role celebrities play in promoting cosmopolitan values over communitarian tribalism was highlighted in the recent presidential inauguration of Donald Trump which was shunned by many A-list celebrities. This was contrasted with the widespread support for anti-Trump rallies like Alec Baldwin’s. Trump’s communitarian, tribal and divisive America first campaign strategy which was an affront to…

Bundaberg Graphic Design Business
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Design Thinking and Permaculture: A New Model for Innovation and Sustainability

Introduction: Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that integrates the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success. With post-war activist origins and an emphasis on creativity practices, design thinking has gained wider traction globally in recent years to solve complex, “wicked” social and cultural problems. Permaculture, on…

You’re Fake Microcelebrity: Performing the Commodity of Authenticity
Fame | Social Media | The Backyard Futurist | Vanlife

You’re Fake Microcelebrity: Performing the Commodity of Authenticity

This is my undergraduate video and exegesis attempt at understanding celebrity culture and authenticity. Also, see the follow-up article The Democratising Potential of Celebrity and Cosmopolitan Solidarity My video (below) opens with scenes from the French dystopian short film Logorama (2009) which is a critique on “the loss of real authenticity” in a world which…

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Social Media | The Backyard Futurist

Digital Divides and The Creative Commons

While rampant, unsustainable, growth-oriented capitalism has become the underlying code that is driving digital divides we can take hope in the open source, sharing community as a way forward. The colonial interests of capitalism are, using new extractive technologies and platforms, sabotaging community bonds, and increasing digital divides but I look to show here through…

vanlife
Permaculture | Social Media | Vanlife

Vanlife Podcast Episode 2

#Vanlife Movement Episode 2 of the Vanlife Culture Series The Wanderlust of #Vanlife (2015) examines the travelling and blogging movement established by Foster Huntington, who quit a Manhattan corporate job to travel full time in Volkswagen. Huntington says, “I felt like I was kind of pissing away my 20’s doing that” and changed to a…

Mindfulness
Social Media

Perform Your Online Identity with Mindful Attention

I’ve long been a fan of mindfulness but have only recently realised how mindful attention can actually change my brain and help mould my identity. The effectiveness of my social media use and the satisfaction I derive from it have been enhanced as a result. By mindfully paying attention to my breath, body, emotions, attitudes, and…

Players Quote
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The performed self – Why I have taken on the persona of the hipster

Have you encountered the idea that there is not really a true “authentic” self, and that we don’t really have a fixed identity?  We perform differently depending on the situations we encounter. The whole idea is a bit of a mind flip, but one that I have decided to throw myself into in the past…

Please Like Me
Gamification | Social Media

Do Popularity Metrics Matter on Social Media?

Could you remove your popularity metrics? Today I discovered a browser extension which hides those like, and retweet numbers on Facebook and Twitter. Part of the purpose of the extension is to find out what happens when we judge others on Twitter and Facebook, not by the numbers but what we encounter through experiences we have with people. The…

Youtube Thumbnail
Business | Social Media | Tips

Youtube Thumbnails & Tags

This video is all about preparing your thumbnail image using a template. Your thumbnail image is the image that people see and click on in youtube. We will create a template in Canva and also fill out the tags and description.   https://youtu.be/DNvfusAyNyA Image adapted from CC0 by Elisa Riva (social) [clickToTweet tweet=”Now I can create…

Canva for social graphics
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Canva for social media image graphics

Today on tips and tricks we introduce Canva as a way to make infographics. I find myself using Canva lot’s these days for those simple quick image work, where we want to present professional looking design but can’t afford to fuss all day about the production of it. Image Adapted from CC0 by Stefan Keller (Fantasy)…

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