Visual Culture
What is chapter 4.5 mainly about?
Conspiracy theories and images.
What can a puppet master symbolize in terms of conspiracy imagery?
Control.
What does chapter 4.6 focus on?
Conspiracy theories in movies and television.
What is the main way conspiracy theories spread today?
Social media.
Which chapter would you turn to if you wanted to learn about images?
4.5
What is one reason visuals are powerful in conspiracy theories?
They turn invisible or complicated ideas into something people can see.
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Why are conspiracy theories useful in movies and television?
They create mystery, suspense, and unanswered questions.
Name two types of visual media that can spread conspiracy ideas.
Memes, videos, edited photos, GIFs...etc.
Which chapter would you turn to for movies and tv?
4.6
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What does the snake symbolize?
Sin, deception, hidden controls, and intelligence.
What type of stories often involve characters searching for hidden information?
Conspiracy......stories......
POINT DEDUCTION
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If you had to create a conspiracy movie, what would be the first thing you add: a secret group, a mysterious symbol, or a shocking clue?
Open disscusion
What are some common symbols used to represent conspiracy theories?
A puppet master, octopus, snake, hidden hand...etc.
Why might people interpret the same image differently?
People bring their own experiences, beliefs, and assumptions to what they see.
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How can social media change the spread of conspiracy theories?
It allows visual content to be shared quickly with large audiences.
(True or false) If something goes viral, it's true.
False.
How can an image appear to be evidence without actually proving a point?
Because people may interpret a visual as proof even when it does not provide actual evidence.
What does the octopus symbolize in conspiracy imagery?
It symbolizes different connotations of danger, global control, and hidden manipulation.
Which film from the 1970s follows an investigation into a mysterious organization involved in political manipulation?
The X-files.
What happened during the 1970s and 1980s?
There were hardly any conspiracy-driven shows on American TV because the public preferred more easily digestible formats.
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