To inform viewers about both sides of the net neutrality debate, Hank Green of the YouTube-famous vlogbrothers duo argues the issue with himself in a concise 3 minute video. Along with his brother John Green, Hank has been uploading videos to the internet addressing one another since 2007. The videos are all under 4 minutes unless the videos are educational. While the net neutrality debate would likely fall within that category, Hank manages to get it done in three.
Known for his lighting fast speaking skills, the man behind the Emmy Award-Winning Lizzy Bennet Diaries presents both sides as an internet user and an internet service provider. Hank represents each side fairly, even though he is for keeping the web an open, collaborative and creative space.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Explanatory Web Debate Videos
- Creating concise, balanced representation of complex debates in short-form videos for better informed audience
- Net Neutrality Debate
- Maintaining an open, creative space for a more democratic and equal access to information online
- Fast-paced Web Discourse
- Increasing speed of communication through audio and video, to better reflect changing social and political contexts
Where This Applies
- Media & Entertainment
- Creating informative, entertaining videos that can inform audiences and drive meaningful debates around social and political issues
- Technology & Telecommunications
- Developing innovative software to maintain net neutrality and ensure equal access to information online
- Education & Training
- Providing innovative and engaging educational materials for professionals to engage with fast-evolving digital and media landscapes
