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<p>For the past several years, artist Joshua Citarella has targeted his research-based practice on the political behaviors of the young and very online. Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman has similarly used his documentary practice to investigate emergent political modes like Seasteading. Together in <em>When Guys Turn 20</em>, they explore how users across the political spectrum deploy memetic tactics on social media, as well as how the rhetoric and reality of Silicon Valley diverge.</p> <p>Cycling through a variety of locales and roles (teacher, Twitch streamer, prisoner, Sith Lord), Citarella narrates online political methods and mechanisms of propaganda. From MMORPGs as a proof-case for socialism to the tricks of meme extremists to the problems of Big Tech, <em>When Guys Turn 20</em> offers a behind-the-servers glimpse into various expressions of platform capitalism.</p>
Authors: Joshua Citarella
Contributors: Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Part of: Joshua Citarella Podcast