I've Been Manipulated! - Designing Second Screen Experiences for Critical Viewing of Reality TV

Explore a conference talk that delves into the design and evaluation of smartphone apps aimed at promoting critical viewing of reality TV shows focused on welfare recipients. Examine how these second-screen experiences, named Spotting Guide and Moral Compass, encourage users to identify, categorize, and analyze patterns and tropes within reality TV programming. Discover how these apps foster co-discussion, reflection, and critical thinking about editing techniques, production methods, and the broader societal implications of such shows. Learn about the potential of second-screening practices to engage viewers with important political and social issues, particularly in the context of welfare reform and poverty. Gain insights into design considerations for creating interactive experiences that provoke criticality and reflection in second-screening contexts.