Memes, Algospeak, and Accessibility

The Digital Void Podcast

English - September 01, 2022 16:20 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB
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How can memes encoded with aesthetics, nuance, and meta text become accessible to everyone?

This week, Jamie and Josh discuss memes, algospeak, and access: How can meme creators and platforms utilize alt-text to help the vision impaired? Why is alt-text essential to help everyone access and understand the rapidly evolving memetic moment?

Show notes & resources:

Digital Dualism

Jamie Cohen on CBC Spark

Algospeak

TikTok Moderators Are Being Trained Using Graphic Images of Child Sexual Abuse

The Secret Lives on Facebook moderators in America

Say My Meme Podcast

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