Memes, Algospeak, and Accessibility

01/09/2022 37 min Episodio 54
Memes, Algospeak, and Accessibility

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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 DualismJamie Cohen on CBC SparkAlgospeakTikTok Moderators Are Being Trained Using Graphic Images of Child Sexual AbuseThe Secret Lives on Facebook moderators in AmericaSay My Meme Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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