The 411

The 411

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  • Ep 4.3 Celebrity Influence

    Ever been mad at a celebrity for saying too little about an issue, or maybe too much? Today we'll dive into the world of celebrity influence and how and why celebrities impact society.

    24 min
  • Episode 4.2 Music Streaming

    Ever instinctively open Spotify on your phone? The world of music streaming has come a long way from having to buy each track individually on iTunes. Today we dive into the competing words of Apple Music and Spotify, and how the music streaming industry is continually evolving.

    24 min
  • Ep 4.1 The World of Film
    In this episode, we take a look at the history and the modern landscape of film, from genre popularity to award shows. Watch Sarthak geek out about the Oscars and find out what the first-ever film was about!
    25 min
  • And the Winner is...
    On March 14th, the 63rd Annual Grammys take place. We're here to dish our thoughts about who's going to take home the most coveted prizes and who's going to get snubbed. Watch and see just how wrong or right we were!
    25 min
  • Ep 3.4 The Rise of TikTok
    No, sadly, we aren't talking about Ke$ha's 2009 hit Tik Tok, but we are here to talk about the rising phenomenon: TikTok, the app. We'll discuss algorithms, its rise to fame, and the way it's shaping content creation today.
    23 min
  • Ep 3.3 Internet of Things
    Ever heard of the term Internet of Things and had no clue what that meant? Well, in this episode we dive into what exactly IoT is and why it's becoming a hot topic of conversation in the world.
    23 min
  • Ep 3.2 Brand Ecosystems
    Have you ever wondered how a company like Apple has managed to keep you buying their not-really-that-improved iPhone model every year? Why suddenly your whole house seems to be filled with Apple products? This is all really just a brand ecosystem at work, and in this episode, we'll investigate more thoroughly how this phenomenon actually manifests.
    23 min
  • Ep 3.1 Media Algorithms
    Feeling like your Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube knows you a little too well? Trust me, we've all had that feeling. In this episode we evaluate the algorithms behind most major social media platforms and how they decide what you get to see!
    22 min
  • Ep 2.4 Green Technology
    In the last episode of the second season, we look into the rising phenomenon of green technology and how it affects our everyday lives. We look into the effects of blockchain, vertical farming, and smart cities on sustainable development.
    20 min

About The 411

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Welcome to the 411, where you get the rundown to keep you on top of things going on in the world. We are your hosts, Sarthak, Tanvir, and Serah. We’re three university students pursuing different…