Media Literacy: Why Orwell, AI, Fandoms, Reddit, and a Poop Knife All Belong in the Same Conversatio
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UUFr6J6GJ3b If someone had told me a few years ago that a discussion about media literacy would eventually include George Orwell, artificial intelligence, NDIS reforms, Star Wars, fandom culture, George Carlin, support work, and something called "The Poop Knife," I probably would have questioned their planning process. And yet, here we are. The funny thing is that media literacy isn't really about media. It's about people. It's about how we learn, who we trust, where we get our information, and how we make decisions in an increasingly noisy world. For support workers, participants, families, students, and frankly anyone with an internet connection, these questions matter more than ever. What Is Media Literacy? Media literacy isn't simply spotting fake news. It's understanding: Who created this? Why did they create it? Who benefits? What's missing? Can I verify it? Those questions apply whether you're reading a...