Generation: Discourse

In this episode hosts Vanessa and Stella uncover the entertainment culture in Eastern cultures through a wider lens, considering the effect that these countries' politics may have on them and diverging into a discussion about the politics itself. 

Together with our guests Anna Li, Grace Chang and Channing Chu, hosts Vanessa and Stella consider the ethics of entertainment consumption, particularly in the K-Pop industry, and discuss our thoughts on why the Eastern entertainment industry is the way it is.

In today’s episode we move towards slacktivism from a wider lens and consider how it is influenced by a country’s values – from its sense of patriotism to its collective political attitude. Hosts Vanessa and Sofia continue discussing with our guests Ellen Wang and Jimin Seo.

In this segment we approach the topic of slacktivism: the phenomenon of being an idle activist, something which is becoming ever more prevalent in the age of social media. Hosts Vanessa and Sofia discuss the effects of slacktivism on one’s sense of responsibility and how a movement can be helped or hindered by a presence on social media. Our guests today are Ellen Wang and Jimin Seo.