Beyond the Algorithm

challenging the manosphere

If you could stop hate on social media, how would you do so?
How might we redesign digital spaces to minimise misogyny and associated social harms.

Join us for what is simultaneously an investigation, an intervention, and a way of generating insights into how young people believe the issue can be addressed.

Beyond the Algorithm pilots a theatre-based empathy training program with young people aged 15-18, supported by digital platforms. Employed will be an adapted form of Forum Theatre, a widely researched interactive theatre form in which audience members intervene in a set script to change the outcome. The play will give young people an opportunity to explore what drives people to use tech-based abuse and how to interrupt this process, and support victim/survivors. 

Developed in collaboration with actors from Canberra Youth Theatre through workshops in the lead-up to this performance. For students, community members as well as academics.

Facilitators:
Dr Vivian Gerrand - ANU School of Language, Linguistics and Literature
Robin Davidson - Theatre Director and Forum Theatre specialist

Street Two | Unreserved | 90 Minutes
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