Episode 1: Instagram in the Age of the Attention Economy
Episode 1 of the For Everything We Desire podcast, hosted by Jariel Ann, titled "Episode 1: Instagram in the Age of the Attention Economy" was published on August 30, 2021 and runs 35 minutes.
August 30, 2021 ·35m · For Everything We Desire
Summary
Welcome to the very first episode of the FOR EVERYTHING WE DESIRE podcast! In each episode, Jariel (host and fellow Gen-Z) will share a virtual meal with a special guest as they chat about the state of social media and how it modifies the way we live, work and relate. Our guest for the introductory episode is Cecilia Mezzi, a writer and researcher in the field of New Media. This episode deep dives into the topic ‘The climate of Instagram in the age of the attention economy’ and features conversations about the expectations for creatives to curate an online persona to monetise their craft, ‘meme culture’ as well as reframing the use of social media as a ‘self-serving’ medium.
Episode Description
Welcome to the very first episode of the FOR EVERYTHING WE DESIRE podcast!
In each episode, Jariel (host and fellow Gen-Z) will share a virtual meal with a special guest as they chat about the state of social media and how it modifies the way we live, work and relate.
Our guest for the introductory episode is Cecilia Mezzi, a writer and researcher in the field of New Media. This episode deep dives into the topic ‘The climate of Instagram in the age of the attention economy’ and features conversations about the expectations for creatives to curate an online persona to monetise their craft, ‘meme culture’ as well as reframing the use of social media as a ‘self-serving’ medium.
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