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Faking Going to Coachella and the Rise of Photo Artists

Gabbie Hanna, one of my favorite YouTubers, faked going to Coachella with the help of Kellan Hendry, a 21-year-old photographer who takes ordinary portraits of people and Photoshops them into fantastical wonderlands. They had me and the entire Internet fooled, which made me think about how there is a new artist being born in the digital age: Photo Artists. Along with painters and sculptures, Photoshop and Lightroom editors are using these technologies to create masterpieces. The rise of the “Photo Artist” makes me think about a media studies theory I learned at Cal, which is Walter Benjamin’s notion that the aura for a work of art is lost with the rise of mechanical reproduction. Can a highly Photoshopped image be considered art, or does its ability to be reposted make it lose its credibility? What happens when photo and video manipulation goes too far and is used for political gain? All this and more will be discussed on today’s episode!

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Nothing Is Lost On The Internet

Nothing is lost on the Internet. Once you post, it will be online forever. But only for people with devout followers who screenshot their every move… What about us common folk? In today’s episode of Daisyish Days, I dive into how our experience on social media is vastly different from that of a celebrity. I talk about Ariana Grande’s misspelled Japanese hand tattoo, people finder sites that allow you to find the contact info for literally anyone, and the Kardashians’ endorsements of pseudoscience detox/weight loss products on their Instagram accounts. I also highlight British actress and activist, Jameela Jamil, who is trying to change the notion of beauty with her “I Weigh” movement that promotes weighing yourself based on what you are thankful for, rather than the number you get when you step on a scale. Listen to find out why all of this matters and what we can do to stop body shaming ourselves and others.

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Tik Tok: The Door to the Next Wave of Social Networking

Tik Tok is a social media app that is growing rapidly and getting a lot of traction with the Generation Z demographic. Its quick adoption by teens gives us a look at the next wave of social networking. This short video platform full of lip syncs and comedic sketches showcases how nowadays social media content creation is more about creatively expressing yourself, rather than documenting your memories. In this episode, I will be breaking down how Tik Tok works and how AI curated content and machine learning technology is changing our current digital landscape.

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When the Death of Snapchat Comes

It is with my pleasure that I bring you the… FIRST EPISODE OF DAISYISH DAYS THE PODCAST! In this episode, I talk about why I call you field daisies, how Daisyish Days started, and what to expect from the podcast! The main story for today’s episode is Snapchat! Is the app dying? Some juicy rumors about Snapchat are emerging that may change the whole way you use the app. What could they be??? Well, you gotta listen to find out! AND don’t forget to stay after the credits to hear me recite the poem When Death Comes by Mary Oliver!

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