Framed, Frozen, and Falling Flat

Framed, Frozen, and Falling Flat

Author: Sascha Funk December 16, 2024 Duration: 29:47

This episode unpacks how media framing influences our perception of events, focusing on the United Healthcare shooter—viewed by some as a villain, by others as a hero. Then it’s a critical look at Moana 2, a sequel weighed down by outdated visuals, lackluster dubbing, and forgettable songs. Finally, I dive into Ice Cube’s Man Down, an album heavy on anti-woke rhetoric but light on originality. It’s a journey through media narratives, cultural shifts, and the stories that shape how we see the world.


In a world saturated with constant notifications and algorithmic feeds, FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication offers a necessary pause. Hosted by Sascha Funk, who leads the media studies department at Thammasat University, this podcast is a deep and practical exploration of our daily interactions with technology and information. Each episode moves beyond surface-level tips to examine the underlying structures of our media environment, asking how we can engage with it more consciously. You’ll find conversations that dissect digital trends not just for their novelty, but for their real psychological and social impact. The discussions here are about building resilience and intention-whether that means refining how you communicate professionally, understanding the design of the platforms you use, or simply finding more agency in your personal scrolling habits. This isn't about rejecting technology, but about developing a sustainable and critical relationship with it. Sascha brings academic insight into accessible, actionable territory, making the complex dynamics of media feel relevant to your everyday life. For anyone feeling adrift in the digital noise or curious about the forces shaping our modern conversations, this podcast provides both a compass and a toolkit. It’s a space for learning how to be present and purposeful in a mediated world, one thoughtful discussion at a time.
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