Stanford Seminar - What Media Will Communicate Climate Change? - Greg Niemeyer
Explore the intersection of climate change, media, and cultural perspectives in this Stanford seminar featuring Greg Niemeyer from UC Berkeley. Delve into research on how natives and scientists cope with environmental changes, focusing on the impact of thawing permafrost in Barrow, Alaska. Examine photographs, data visualizations, and immersive media that illustrate the effects on both soil and soul in the northernmost U.S. town. Investigate the fundamental aesthetics employed by Eskimo communities and scientists to communicate the uncertainties and dynamics of climate change. Consider how these aesthetic approaches can be leveraged for a broader understanding of global climate issues. Gain insights from Niemeyer's extensive background in new media and his work at UC Berkeley's Center for New Media, where he critically analyzes the impact of emerging technologies on human experiences.