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Londoño Proaño, Cristián
Media Power and Politics: Analysis of the Episode the Waldo Moment of Black Mirror from the Theories of Lazarsfeld
Science Fiction in Science Education: A Systemic Review
2025
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Londoño Proaño, Cristián
This study analyzes the episode The Waldo Moment of Black Mirror using Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert K. Merton’s theories on the role of the media. The objective is to understand how the media confer status on media figures and transform them into political leaders, through the conditions of monopolization, channeling and complementation. The analysis is based on a theoretical approach that relates the ideas of Lazarsfeld and Merton to the narrative of the episode. It examines how the lack of counterpropaganda, the reinforcement of existing attitudes and direct contact with the public allow Waldo, a fictional character, to gain political relevance. The results show that the media can legitimize entertainment figures as political actors, using media exposure to channel social discontent. Waldo’s case reveals the power of the media to activate predispositions in voters and turn media personalities into political symbols.
2025
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Londoño Proaño, Cristián
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Perez Gavilanes, Veronica Maricela
This study reviews the use of science fiction as a pedagogical tool in science education, highlighting its role as a motivational, inspirational and instructive resource. Science fiction can facilitate the teaching of complex scientific concepts, encourage critical thinking, and enhance creativity in students. Through a systemic review of the literature in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, EBSCO, SciELO and Google Scholar. The findings are grouped into four categories: films, interdisciplinary approaches, narratives and audiovisual resources. The results show that science fiction increases students’ motivation, scientific understanding, and critical thinking, offering a holistic and contextualized learning experience