History, Natural History & the Arts
If you think the spread of sensationalism and “alternative facts” and their divisive effect on the American people are 21st century phenomena, think again. There may be no comparison between the instantaneous, often individually provocative communication of our Internet and the communication technologies of the mid-19th century.
Nevertheless, the pre-Civil War media landscape was hardly calm or trustworthy. [Read more…] about Sensationalism In Historical Context: Wide-Awakes & The Civil War
On December 14, 2023, two hunters pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges for illegally taking two large antlered deer in an area closed to deer hunting in the town of Tonawanda, in Erie County, NY. [Read more…] about Duo Guilty of Elaborate Social Media Inspired Poaching Scheme
Geotagging is the act of tagging the location of a photo on social media. It’s a great way to share the photo you took of an incredible hike, climb, or place you visited, but it’s important to be mindful of how sharing that location might impact its use. [Read more…] about Geotagging Responsibly
On October 9th, NYS Environmental Conservation Officer Bohling received reports from Officer Jankowski in Monroe County about a subject who was alleged to have illegally killed a seven-point whitetail deer in the town of Wright, Schoharie County. [Read more…] about Social Media Post Leads to Poaching Tickets
New research published in Fish and Fisheries suggests that slow but steady degradation of recreational fisheries may be common, and points to actions that anglers and fisheries managers can take to help stabilize and improve fisheries today and for future generations.
Fishery biologist Dr. Chelsey Nieman led the study when they were a postdoctoral researcher at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. They explain, “For too long, recreational fisheries were seen as self-regulating. We now know that their sustainability depends on both natural and human features. When these conditions change, it can have big implications for fish populations and the quality of the fishing experience.” [Read more…] about New Research on Social Change and Sustainable Fisheries
Jill Lepore’s book, If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future (Liveright, 2020) is an account of the Cold War origins of the data-obsessed, algorithmic twenty-first century.
Launched in 1959 by some of the nation’s leading social scientists, the Simulmatics Corporation mined data, targeted voters, manipulated consumers, destabilized politics, and disordered knowledge ― decades before Facebook, Google, and Cambridge Analytica. [Read more…] about Historian Jill Lepore On Data Mining and Voter Manipulation
The American Irish Historical Society’s Success In The City Group is set to present “Outrage Marketing – How to achieve worldwide publicity by using the outrage of the public and without spending a cent” with Paul Stenson and Jason Kidd from the White Moose Cafe of Dublin, on Wednesday April 3rd at 7 pm.
Since the White Moose Cafe went viral on social media last year, owner Paul Stenson says, business is booming for his cafe and lodgings in Dublin. [Read more…] about Outrage Marketing For History Museums?
Lakes to Locks Passage is set to host a workshop focusing on Social Media Strategies for Museums and Nonprofits on Friday, September 14, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Ticonderoga Historical Society, 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga.
Kim Rielly, Executive Director of the Depot Theatre, and former director of communications at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism in Lake Placid, will discuss how to develop a basic digital strategy for social media. [Read more…] about Lakes to Locks Social Media Workshop Planned
This week on “The Historians” podcast, history, personal experience and social media. Interviews with Steve Bodnar who discusses @ExploringBySign on Instagram, that’s spreading the word about New York State historic markers; Chris Clemens talks about his website Exploring Upstate; and Cynthia Kurtz explains the question game Narratopia as a way to gather oral history. The speakers held forth at a meeting of the Mohawk Valley Museum Consortium. Listen to the podcast here. [Read more…] about History, Personal Experience and Social Media
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