Decoding Differential Susceptibility to Media Effects: How Media Affects Us Differently
Channel: Martin Hilbert
Date: 06/10/2023

Ever noticed how two people can watch the same content, yet one finds it uplifting while the other sees it as unsettling? Our susceptibility to media is shaped by our personal dispositions, developmental stages, and social contexts.
Key Takeaway: Personal factors influence not only the media we choose but also our response to it. The next time you watch something, reflect on why it resonated with you. Might shed light on personal development!

See the full lectures here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlCBFwDHeVo&list=PLtjBSCvWCU3qDvWiJKdOqO1XImr2PsUNB&index=22

This snippet is taken from the 2023 version of the University of California online course called "Digital Technology & Social Change".

The lecture content can be found here on this channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtjBSCvWCU3qDvWiJKdOqO1XImr2PsUNB 

The full course for university credits can be taken here:
https://uconline.edu/

The Open Online Version consists of a Specialization that grants an official Certificate (it also includes hands-on labs), and can be found here: https://www.coursera.org/instructor/martin-hilbert