Side Effects May Include

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Side Effects May Include is a media project examining how culture, technology, and everyday life shape our sense of wellness. Life comes with a fine print, and we're here to uncover it. It is time to explore the side effects!

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  1. Side Effects of Gaming

    4 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Side Effects of Gaming

    In this episode, DJ Dulce and DJ Suavee dive into the "side effects" of gaming alongside two guests (Chapman graduates and fellow friends), posing the core question: How do we use gaming as a form of cognitive escapism and identity exploration? They discuss how games are classified, the genres of games, and how they use gaming in their lives. They also revisit popular games, content creators, and consoles, while also doing a fun trivia! The hosts and guests explore negative effects, such as gamer rage and time displacement as well as positive effects like problem-solving (and pleasure) and the digital third space.

    50 phút
  2. Side Effects of Social Media

    30 THG 3

    Side Effects of Social Media

    In this episode, DJ Dulce and DJ Suavee dive into the "side effects" of social media, posing the core question: Why do we feel lonelier and angrier despite being more "connected" than ever in human history? They discuss the history of social media, including the invention of the telegraph, an inter-computer network called ARPANET, and early major networks like YouTube and Facebook. They reference key work, such as "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" from the U.S. Public Health Service and "The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us" by Andy J. Merolla and Jeffrey A. Hall. The hosts explore negative effects, such as doomscrolling and the "Highlight Reel" trap as well as positive effects like democratic creativity and hyper-niche communities. They also do a fun blind ranking of social media platforms and talk about content creators who found their way with social media.

    48 phút
  3. Side Effects of Networking

    23 THG 3

    Side Effects of Networking

    In this episode, DJ Dulce and DJ Suavee dive into the "side effects" of networking, posing the core question: In today's increasingly challenging job market, does professional networking feel more like a competitive game? They discuss the history of networking, including its origin in tribal communities, its importance in the coffeehouses of London and Paris, its use as a tool for exclusion and high-class status, and its shift through science and social media. They reference key work, such as "The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness" by Florence Hartley and "The Strength of Weak Ties" by Mark Granovetter. The hosts explore negative effects such as the "maintenance" tax and transactionalism and positive effects such as resource sharing and safety netting. They also share their experiences on networking and how it has impacted their careers and relationships.

    47 phút
  4. Side Effects of Nostalgia

    9 THG 3

    Side Effects of Nostalgia

    In this episode, DJ Dulce and DJ Suavee dive into the "side effects" of nostalgia, posing the core question: Is the past more comforting because it's over and can't surprise or disappoint us anymore? They discuss the history of nostalgia, including its original meaning to describe homesickness based on a 1688 dissertation, the fading affective bias, and the types of nostalgia, such as restorative versus reflective nostalgias. Additionally, they share their experiences dealing with nostalgia and how both the negative and positive side effects impacted their lives and society. The hosts explore negative effects such as stagnation trap and dissatisfaction with the present as well as positive effects such as "inspiration engine" and the social glue effect.

    44 phút
  5. Side Effects of Love

    2 THG 3

    Side Effects of Love

    In this debut episode, DJ Dulce and DJ Suavee dive into the "side effects" of love, posing the core question: Is commitment a "safe harbor" in a changing world, or an anchor holding us back from opportunity? They discuss the different experiences of emotional labor and codependency, referencing the undergraduate thesis and capstone project by first-generation Latina Amanda S. Soares titled "The Experience of Codependency in Young Adult Romantic Relationships." Additionally, they use data from the Pew Research Center, Psychology Today, and the Gottman Institute to explore various aspects of love, including challenges faced in relationships, the percentage of adults involved in romantic partnerships, and the notion of considering a partner as one's best friend. The hosts explore negative side effects, such as loss of identity and the illusion of security, alongside positive side effects, including increased empathy and identity expansion. They also share their insights on how their own relationships have influenced them and what it takes to maintain a healthy relationship.

    45 phút
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Side Effects May Include is a media project examining how culture, technology, and everyday life shape our sense of wellness. Life comes with a fine print, and we're here to uncover it. It is time to explore the side effects!

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