Muggle Magic: What the Mirror of Erised and the Two-Way Mirror Teach Us about Social Media (Part Two)
Examining Sirius’s Two-Way Mirror and how social media shapes our orientation to new information through how we connect to others on the internet.
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Muggle Magic: What the Mirror of Erised and the Two-Way Mirror Teach Us about Social Media (Part One)
How the physical and social orientations of these mirrors reflect social media and what that reveals about our tendency toward echo chambers and homophilic communities.
Rubeus Hagrid’s Internet Search History Through the Years
Did you know that Hagrid has been on the web since 1938? Really! We’ve got his search history to prove it.
“Potterversity” Episode 16: “You Can’t Over-Nerd Here”
Episode 16 of “Potterversity” comes fresh from the Harry Potter Academic Conference, discussing the latest developments in “Potter” studies.
Run Straight at Instagram, Between Platforms 9 and 10
It’s high time that you considered the merits of a totally secret wizarding life on the Internet.
The Order of Civil Disobedience: How “Harry Potter” Inspires Activism – Part 2
It should come as no surprise that those raised on this story would protest against injustice.
The Order of Civil Disobedience: How “Harry Potter” Inspires Activism
The fandom has raised a generation eager to stand against systemic injustice and lift up the voices of the marginalized and oppressed.
Evanna Lynch Encourages Fans to Take a Break
Evanna Lynch implores fans to take time off from responsibilities.
Turning Toxic: “Harry Potter”, Fandom, and Facebook
Armed with keyboards, “Harry Potter” fans can become hostile instead of thoughtful. Has anyone else noticed this vast difference between the fandom online and in person?