DeWeaponizing Political Panic using 'V for Vendetta'
A presentation by Dr. Yonatan Sobin PsyD; Dragon Slayer, Pokemon Master (he/him/they) , Nicole Hassler Psy.D. (she/her/hers) , Benjamin Taitz Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD Candidate , Charlene MacPherson LCSW-C (She|Her) and Karl Custer Jr
About this Event
In an era where media manipulation is a common political tactic, understanding how to defuse the impact of such strategies for our therapy clients is crucial. This panel discussion will delve into the issue by exploring the themes of trauma, community building, and weaponized media through the lens of the graphic novel and film, 'V for Vendetta.'
Learning Objectives
- Analyze Trauma: Understand how political panic can inflict collective societal trauma and how this trauma is depicted in 'V for Vendetta.'
- Explore Community Building: Discuss the importance of community building as a tool to resist oppression and how this concept is illustrated in 'V for Vendetta.'
- Deconstruct Weaponized Media: Examine how media can be used as a tool to incite fear and control populations, drawing examples from 'V for Vendetta,'
- Discuss strategies to counter weaponized Media with media literacy.