Participatory Culture (Henry Jenkins). Fans don't just watch; they remix, review, and influence the narrative (e.g., the Sonic the Hedgehog movie redesign triggered by fan backlash).
Data-driven production. Discuss how streaming services use viewing data to greenlight shows (e.g., the "Netflix style" of pacing). RomeMajor.22.10.12.ILuvShauna.XXX.SD.MP4-KLEENEX
Summarize how the interplay of technology and human behavior has moved popular media from a passive experience to an active, data-fed ecosystem. Participatory Culture (Henry Jenkins)
The rise of a "global pop culture" that competes with traditional Western media dominance. 5. Conclusion and influence the narrative (e.g.
Proposed Title: The Algorithmic Mirror: How Platformization and Participatory Culture Reshape Popular Media 1. Introduction