Group Project #1- Reflections

We have recently turned in our first group project of the semester, and looking back on this project I would say my group had tremendous success! I am very proud of the way that we delegated tasks, worked together, and were able to create an aesthetically pleasing and information filled site about the rise after the demise of Harambe.

I think that learning about the different players that made this topic so spreadable over social media was particularly interesting, as the spread of "memes" through human interaction is sort of similar to the spread of diseases that Nicholas Chriatakis outlines in his TED Talk, "How Social Networks Predict Epidemics". This type of content spreads through the interaction of individuals on social media, and the inherent human aspect that each sharer puts on this content is interesting to see. With Harambe, we really saw how new "memes", such as the "Remembering Harambe Through Song" and "Dicks Out For Harambe" gained interest because they were influenced by something that was already popular and relatable for many in their consumption of media on interactive and personal sites. Human contact with media changes it, and as more and more people began to jump on the Harambe bandwagon, the meme gained new facets and could then spread to more people through these social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

If you want, you can check out our fabulous website here! A special thank you to my group members: Ana, Myles, Noelle and Karen. You were a joy to work with!

Photo Cred: The Edd666 on Instagram