tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1197181901399970306.post4427189033014594965..comments2021-04-10T21:42:10.574-07:00Comments on CTCS 587: TV Theory Spring 2016: Core Post 3: War on Public Political ActionTara McPhersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09874394027026185133noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1197181901399970306.post-13305758067726536752016-02-09T18:40:59.621-08:002016-02-09T18:40:59.621-08:00Hi Anne!
I agree that the collapse of public and ...Hi Anne!<br /><br />I agree that the collapse of public and private via the proliferation of screens has in so many ways democratized political engagement; however I also tend to be skeptical about "political action" taking place in isolation. While online communities continue to flourish and gain traction, I would also point to the ease with which 'user engagement' can become apolitical. Point of views are often thrown around in comment threads and status debates, but this kind of engagement in the private sphere doesn't necessarily correspond to acts in the public sphere. In fact, the private arena's removal from responsibility and accountability is what provides the impetus for many to "speak politically." Thus, the democratization of spaces could be said to increase individual power but not necessarily action. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877624252111237792noreply@blogger.com