Memes, Algospeak, and Accessibility

Show Summary:

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 and 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

Credits
Hosted by Dr. Jamie Cohen and Josh Chapdelaine
Audio edited and mixed by Josh Chapdelaine
Digital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC.