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Where Do We Go From Here? Media, Politics, and Power in the Digital Age

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Explore the future of media, politics, and power in the digital age through Nicco Mele's keynote address at the Harvard IT Summit 2017. Delve into topics such as personal computing, intimate devices, fake news, and the changing landscape of government and technology. Learn about the importance of technical literacy and the power of individuals in shaping the digital world. Gain insights from this thought-provoking talk that covers everything from the evolution of computers to the role of IT professionals in today's rapidly changing technological environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
IT Joke
Goals of the summit
The summit plan
CIO Council
Seattle Council
IT Strategic Plan
Survey
IT Academy
IT Academy facilitators
Keynote speaker
Big news
What is a computer
Personal computing
Intimate devices
Gary Hart
Keith Urban
Dave Winer
Fake News
Rethink Relationships
Parkers Slides
The purpose of government
The power of people
People have the power
Demand technical literacy
The Genius Bar
Final Thoughts

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4.8 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Alim
    Alim @al1m556
    This course offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between media, politics, and power in today's digital world. It delves into the influence of social media, fake news, and digital platforms on modern political landscapes. The content is highly relevant and engaging, offering critical insights into how media shapes public opinion and political discourse.
  • Fatih Emirhan Ä°mer
    it is helpful and this course was very informative and engaging. It helped me understand how media, politics, and digital platforms influence society today. The lessons were clear, easy to follow, and included many interesting examples. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in current issues and digital communication
  • Mahmut
    An extraordinary talk by Nicco Mele from Harvard. It perfectly explains how modern digital tools impact media and political power structures. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to understand the social impact of technology.
  • Sérgio Maiena
    Curso excelente, prático e bem estruturado; fortaleceu minha lógica e ampliou minha visão tecnológica.
  • Anonymous
    A tecnologia não é neutra.
    Redes sociais, plataformas digitais e media online não apenas informam — elas reconfiguram o poder.

    O livro examina como:

    O controlo da narrativa tornou-se tão estratégico quanto o controlo territorial.

    A opinião pública pode ser mobilizada ou manipulada com velocidade inédita.

    O digital enfraquece estruturas tradicionais de autoridade, mas também cria novas formas de centralização de poder.

    É como trocar guerra convencional por guerra híbrida: o campo de batalha deixa de ser físico e passa a ser informacional.
  • Jusu Sirleaf
    The course was extremely educative and informative. The guest speaker Mr. Niccolo touch all the main points that needed to be touched
  • Adalya
    These conversations really gave me great information. I became more aware.It will truly be a useful and helpful speech for other students. It was truly a speech that raised awareness. Thank you.
  • Profile image for Buse Öztürk
    Buse Öztürk
    Incredible interpretation and smooth transition from subject to object
    He described the digital media’s power and influence in recent years very well
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