In this episode of Social Sleuth, I sit down with Dr. Loren Gaudet, an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria, to talk about rhetoric. I ask Loren about her expertise and research in the rhetoric of health & medicine, and science & technology.
The digital space is a new frontier for meaning-making, and so much about how we think about health and wellness is entrenched in our digital habits—for better or worse. It’s better to ask, “Who is persuading whom of what, and what are the means of persuasion?” — Judy Segal, than ask nothing at all.
Find an article from Loren here: “Health awareness as genre: the exigence of preparedness in cancer awareness campaigns and critical-illness insurance marketing”
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*THIS EPISODE: Explores the nature of memes, the interdisciplinary study of rhetoric, and the complexities of health and medicine rhetoric; Shares personal experiences, academic journeys, and the challenges of engaging in meaningful online discourse; And touches on the impact of media environments on understanding and beliefs, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and communication.
