Discussing the Digital Guillotine and the Pursuit of Mindful Media Consumption

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This week, we delve into the 'digital guillotine' and the #Blockout2024 movement on TikTok. The movement urges users to block celebrities who stay silent on Palestine.

We ponder how to balance entertainment with staying informed. We navigate the changing realms of culture and activism, examining differing perspectives on the movement's impact.

Though we can't offer all the solutions, we shed light on how our engagement with pop culture and social media affects our mental health and the world around us.
Show Notes and References:

1. Blockout 2024: what should we realistically expect from celebrity activism? - Dazed Magazine
2. Calls to Boycott Celebrities for Silence on the War in Gaza Spark a Debate Over Online Activism - TIME
3. Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll - CTV News
4. High Low Brow episode on Parasocial Relationships with Sadaf Ahsan
5. High Low Brow episode on Stan Culture with Rosalyn Talusan
6. TikTok PR Crisis Analysis by Molly McPherson

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3. Culture's Impact on Boycott Movements (00:04:43)

4. Celebrity Accountability and Consumer Activism (00:17:58)

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