Off-Screen’s Media Pub Talk: Media and the Self

On September 30, Off-Screen is hosting a new edition of the Media Pub Talk. The theme of this edition is Media and the Self: how does media shape our self-image and the way we live?

During this conversation, we will explore three pressing questions:

• The difference between self-presentation in everyday life and in online spaces – and the role of AI in this.
• Reality TV – how authentic are participants under the gaze of the camera?
• Living in the panopticon – how does our behavior change under constant surveillance?

Our guest speakers are:

• Prof. Mark Deuze (Media Studies, UvA), specialized in journalism and well-being in the creative industries.
• Dr. Alice Fleerackers (Journalism & Civic Engagement, UvA), freelance writer and researcher focused on journalism and health communication.
• Dr. Toni Pape (Associate Professor, UvA), Television and Cross-media Studies team & Amsterdam School of Cultural Analysis.

The evening will be interactive: our moderator will engage the speakers in conversation, after which the audience will have plenty of time to ask questions and join the discussion.

Practical details

When: September 30, 16:30 – 18:30
Where: VOX-POP (BG3 ground floor, Binnengasthuisstraat 9)
Admission: Free, open to both Media and non-Media students