Idea #5341

Teen Voices: A Digital Story Campaign

Create a powerful digital campaign featuring short video interviews, written testimonials, and 'day in the life' photo collages from real teens. This multimodal project would visually and audibly demonstrate the negative mental health impacts of algorithmic feeds (e.g., body image issues, anxiety, FOMO, comparison culture) and contrast them with what a healthier, non-algorithmic experience could look like. It would culminate in a concise call to action directed at lawmakers and social media executives, urging the implementation of non-algorithmic feeds for users under 18.

Why Try This

This approach uses authentic, direct voices of those most affected, making the issue deeply personal and harder to ignore. It leverages emotional appeal alongside practical examples to drive home the urgency for change and provides a clear vision for a better alternative.

Getting Started

Identify and interview 3-5 teens (with parental consent) willing to share their experiences. Gather compelling quotes, short video clips, and illustrative photos. Draft a script for a concluding voice-over or text overlay that summarizes the problem and proposes the non-algorithmic solution. Use simple video editing software or a presentation tool to compile the content.

What You'll Need

Smartphone or basic camera for video/photos, interview subjects (teens), consent forms, simple video editing software (e.g., iMovie, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve Free), access to royalty-free music (optional), a platform for presentation (e.g., website, YouTube channel, shared drive).

Time Needed

1-2 weeks

Moderate

Prompt: Can you help me come up with a prompt for a multimodal composition project about how social media should require a non-algorithmic feed for users under 18? Make it directed at lawmakers and social media companies. Make it persuasive and action-driven to emphasize the need for change to help the mental health of teens. make it simple and direct

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