The Intersection of Things

Episode 28 - New Celebrity

In New Celebrity we talk about the faces that rise to the top on TikTok, and how Instagram algorithms encourage the stealing of facial structures. What does it mean to not recognise ourselves in the front-facing camera? We discuss why “aesthetic flattening” has been the vibe of the pandemic. Plus, we talk about why this is the age of the collab, and we explain the history of Smiley faces, Mickey Mouse, and the uncanny "mountain". Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep28-new-celebrity @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com

Episode 27 - Amateurism

"We make things because we are alive". In this episode we’re all about how now is a time for art with messy edges. Hear about the aesthetics and language of DIY podcasting; the amateurs who make the web work; and glamorising the side hustle. We ask do qualifications matter? Why do we say "that’s on brand for me"? Plus a whole lot on joy, Oscar Wilde, boxing, and the “gentlemen amateur”. Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep27-amateurism @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Available on Apple podcasts: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…d1355495484?mt=2 Soundcloud: @thingsintersect Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersec…ection-of-things

Episode 26 - Clicktivism

Lockdown has got us curious about online activism, with many people turning to it in times of massive change. We draw on our experiences to ask are petitions effective and safe and should you start one? What does it mean when we need issues to “keep on trending” to be relevant? What’s the reason behind the designs in Instagram slideshows? Plus - mapping as a protest tool, the concept of clictivism, unusual activism tools and more. Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep26-clicktivism @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Available on Apple podcasts: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…d1355495484?mt=2 Soundcloud: @thingsintersect Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersec…ection-of-things

Episode 25: Shopping

Right now the thrill of a package arriving is one of our small joys, but who, how and why makes that happen? How indie artists are manipulating Disney’s god-like powers for good. Hear about consumerism as a form of entertainment, from satirical reviews to Wish-haul videos. Plus, Harry Styles, TikTok knits, ghost carts, hacking capitalism and more. Full references available at: https://www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep-25-shopping @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/intersection-of-things/id1355495484?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thingsintersect Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersection-of-things/the-intersection-of-things

Episode 24: Internet Myths

In our Halloween special Marianela and Ruth gather round a virtual campfire and tell each other tales of the Internet. The things we fell for, and the things it revealed to us. We talk about cute animal stories, ethics in psychology experiments, haunted emails and blessed tumblr posts. The twisted parables that have lost their meaning, ugly fruit, and the real story behind the garages they say birthed Google, Amazon, Disney, Dell, Microsoft. Full footnotes available at: https://www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep-24-internet-myths Find us: Intersection of Things: @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Ruth Coustick-Deal: @nesient Marianela Ramos Capelo: @undazedandsuch