LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 243
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OK, we’re not actually going to ask you to do any of that. But these sorts of tricky tactics—to keep you reading or buying or forking over your personal information—are growing more and more prevalent online. Collectively, they’re called “dark patterns.” Sometimes they’re nothing more than an annoyance. But they can also be far, far worse—and kids can be especially susceptible to falling into these traps.
Kennedy Unthank recently wrote a blog on the subject (“Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them”), and he joins Emily Tsiao, Jonathan McKee and our host, Adam Holz, to talk about these duplicitous little ploys.
Then, I sit down with Hollywood writer, producer and director Greg Kwedar, who recently unveiled his film, Sing Sing, to critical raves. The film—centered around a theatrical rehabilitation program at the New York state prison of the same name—is rated R for its strong language, and deservedly so. But it’s also filled with some strong, thoughtful messages that might resonate with many a Christian: perseverance, repentance and, ultimately, redemption. And it stars several veterans from Sing Sing’s real Rehabilitation Through the Arts program.
I had a great time talking to Kwedar. And I think you’ll enjoy our talk.
Then feel free to join us in a bit of dialogue. Let us know what you think about these “dark patterns,” and tell us which ones irritate you the most. Tell us whether you think R-rated movies—in spite of their content—can come with some worthwhile messages.
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And be sure to listen to us next time, when we dive into a spirited (and surprisingly spiritual) discussion about the Olympics.
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