Graham Meikle Livres

A discussion of an overarching theme of C. S. Lewis' writings; the incarnational reality of Christ in everyday life.

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What shapes the message of the church? The Bible and Spirit? Or society and culture? Os Guinness points out perils of compromise in the church growth movement.

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What happens when we can no longer believe what we see? Show the AI technologies that create deepfakes enough images of Donald Trump, Scarlett Johansson or yourself, and they can generate a convincing video in which that person appears to say and do things they have never actually said or done. The result is a media environment in which anyone's face and image can be remixed and manipulated. Graham Meikle explains how deepfakes are made and how they are used. From celebrity porn, political satire, and reanimating dead artists to movie mashups, alternative histories and disinformation campaigns, this book explores themes of trust and consent as face-swapping software becomes more common. Meikle argues that deepfake videos allow for a new perspective on the taken-for-granted nature of contemporary media, in which our capacity to remix and share increasingly conflicts with our capacity to trust. The book analyses how such videos deepen the social media environment in which the public and the personal converge, and in which all human experience becomes content to be shared. Timely, clear, and accessibly written, this is essential reading for students and scholars of Media, Communication, Cultural Studies and Sociology, and will be of interest to anyone who wants to better understand contemporary digital media.

Exploring the dual nature of social media, the book delves into how these platforms foster creativity, empathy, and connection while simultaneously acting as surveillance systems that lead users to unwittingly participate in their own commercial exploitation. Graham Meikle offers an accessible analysis of the inherent tensions within social media, highlighting the complexities of user experience in today's digital landscape.

Exploring the transformative potential of the Internet, the book questions whether online platforms can truly foster social change and democracy. It examines the initial optimism surrounding the digital age, highlighting the promise of collective empowerment and the emergence of a new public sphere. Through critical analysis, it challenges the notion that the Internet alone can revolutionize society, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of its role in shaping public discourse.

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Exploring the dynamics of public and personal communication on various social media platforms, this book delves into how these interactions shape users' daily experiences. By examining popular sites like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and WeChat, it highlights the significant effects of social media on personal relationships and societal norms, making it a timely and relevant read for understanding modern communication.