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Dr. Elliot Panek presents: "Neither Necessary nor Evil: Social Media and the Writer"

Thursday, January 27, 2022 11am to 12pm

711 CAPSTONE DRIVE , TUSCALOOSA , AL 35401

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Dr. Elliot Panek studies the uses and effects of digital media from sociological and psychological perspectives. He is the author of Understanding Reddit, and an Associate Professor in the College of Communication & Information Sciences. In this lecture he will discuss his research on the social dynamics of online communities, social media and narcissism, media addiction, and how social media affects writers.

 

This event is free and open to the public, and is part of the UA Creative Writing Program's "Business of Writing Week." Location: Camellia Room in Gorgas Library.

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