OutThinkMedia
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I watch YouTube -- so you don't have to.
Kids Media Literacy through media
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Podcasts: https://outthinkmedia.com/podcast-outthink-the-classics/
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Kids Media Literacy through media
Posts more @cindyoutthinksmdia.bsky.social (Editor)
Podcasts: https://outthinkmedia.com/podcast-outthink-the-classics/
Follows do not necc = endorsement
https://outthinkmedia.com/
Right when I need it, a @PBSLearningMedia session on #AmericanRevolutionPBS with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. Hosted by Sharon McMahon, known as “America’s Government Teacher."
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Right when I need it, a @PBSLearningMedia session on #AmericanRevolutionPBS with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. Hosted by Sharon McMahon, known as “America’s Government Teacher."
When we first moved to Orlando with two friends to our name, I knew that Maker Faire was a place where we could find community. Which YouTube Makers can you meet there?
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When we first moved to Orlando with two friends to our name, I knew that Maker Faire was a place where we could find community. Which YouTube Makers can you meet there?
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
Florida released new social studies standards that specifically re-examines Senator McCarthy and emphasized anti-communism messages for grades 9-12. Here are some of my thoughts.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Florida released new social studies standards that specifically re-examines Senator McCarthy and emphasized anti-communism messages for grades 9-12. Here are some of my thoughts.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
Rumi, Mira, and Zoe slammed through our entertainment siloes last summer, resonating across gender and age borders faster than most parents could say "Saja Boys."
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
October 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Rumi, Mira, and Zoe slammed through our entertainment siloes last summer, resonating across gender and age borders faster than most parents could say "Saja Boys."
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
What is Clickbait & Why is the Pope Against it
Headline writers had a ball on on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV gave news agencies a pointed master class on morality and clickbait.
Headline writers had a ball on on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV gave news agencies a pointed master class on morality and clickbait.
What is Clickbait & Why is the Pope Against it
Headline writers had a ball on on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV gave news agencies a pointed master class on morality and clickbait.
outthinkmedia.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
What is Clickbait & Why is the Pope Against it
Headline writers had a ball on on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV gave news agencies a pointed master class on morality and clickbait.
Headline writers had a ball on on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV gave news agencies a pointed master class on morality and clickbait.
Roblox Red Flags and Lawsuits (Resources Round-up)
With news breaking yesterday that the Florida Attorney General will join the mounting lawsuits against Roblox*, many parents jumped to ask why.
With news breaking yesterday that the Florida Attorney General will join the mounting lawsuits against Roblox*, many parents jumped to ask why.
Roblox Red Flags and Lawsuits (Resources Round-up)
With news breaking yesterday that the Florida Attorney General will join the mounting lawsuits against Roblox*, many parents jumped to ask why.
outthinkmedia.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Roblox Red Flags and Lawsuits (Resources Round-up)
With news breaking yesterday that the Florida Attorney General will join the mounting lawsuits against Roblox*, many parents jumped to ask why.
With news breaking yesterday that the Florida Attorney General will join the mounting lawsuits against Roblox*, many parents jumped to ask why.
Menopause & Mental Loads: This moment in Media History w/ Author Kristin Bair
Listen to an inspiring talk with Author Kristin Bair on the mental load of motherhood and where menopause sits in This Moment in Media History.
Listen to an inspiring talk with Author Kristin Bair on the mental load of motherhood and where menopause sits in This Moment in Media History.
Menopause & Mental Loads: This moment in Media History w/ Author Kristin Bair
Listen to an inspiring talk with Author Kristin Bair on the mental load of motherhood and where menopause sits in This Moment in Media History.
outthinkmedia.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Menopause & Mental Loads: This moment in Media History w/ Author Kristin Bair
Listen to an inspiring talk with Author Kristin Bair on the mental load of motherhood and where menopause sits in This Moment in Media History.
Listen to an inspiring talk with Author Kristin Bair on the mental load of motherhood and where menopause sits in This Moment in Media History.
My 3rd grader's teacher takes 6,7 minutes off their recess if they say "6,7" in class and she's brilliant.
October 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My 3rd grader's teacher takes 6,7 minutes off their recess if they say "6,7" in class and she's brilliant.
"I've studied enough YouTube that I know when to say allegedly and I know when to say 'unalive.', so we're good."
October 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"I've studied enough YouTube that I know when to say allegedly and I know when to say 'unalive.', so we're good."
So Gavin Newsom is on #FortniteFriday with streamer
@connoreatspants.bsky.social
shortly, so you know I'm glued. Here's a primer if you've never heard of him: outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/02/w...
@connoreatspants.bsky.social
shortly, so you know I'm glued. Here's a primer if you've never heard of him: outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/02/w...
Who is ConnorEatsPants & Why is Gavin Newsom playing Fortnite with him? - I watch YouTube so you don't have to.
Every Friday ConnorEatsPants plays #FortniteFriday with a celebrity of some sort, but my alerts rarely ring as loudly as they did today, and with good reason. At 2:30 PM PT/5:30 PM ET on Friday,…
outthinkmedia.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
So Gavin Newsom is on #FortniteFriday with streamer
@connoreatspants.bsky.social
shortly, so you know I'm glued. Here's a primer if you've never heard of him: outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/02/w...
@connoreatspants.bsky.social
shortly, so you know I'm glued. Here's a primer if you've never heard of him: outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/02/w...
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on an advocacy tour, her Institute has confirmed. Her name alone conjures the image of adventure, breaking glass ceilings, and /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on an advocacy tour, her Institute has confirmed. Her name alone conjures the image of adventure, breaking glass ceilings, and /1
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on an advocacy tour, her Institute has confirmed. Her name alone conjures the image of adventure, breaking glass ceilings, and /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on an advocacy tour, her Institute has confirmed. Her name alone conjures the image of adventure, breaking glass ceilings, and /1
Adolescence feels to many parents like a deep dive into the manosphere and online symbology, yet even this phenomenal piece of art could only scratch the surface. So what can we learn from this stunning…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Adolescence feels to many parents like a deep dive into the manosphere and online symbology, yet even this phenomenal piece of art could only scratch the surface. So what can we learn from this stunning…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
Finally watched #Adolescence on
@netflix.com
. I'd honestly thought details would be worse based on what e/one told me abt it.
But that's what happens when you research online cultural symbols,slang & radicalization of young boys in spare time
It deserves all of the Emmys it won, that's for sure
@netflix.com
. I'd honestly thought details would be worse based on what e/one told me abt it.
But that's what happens when you research online cultural symbols,slang & radicalization of young boys in spare time
It deserves all of the Emmys it won, that's for sure
September 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Finally watched #Adolescence on
@netflix.com
. I'd honestly thought details would be worse based on what e/one told me abt it.
But that's what happens when you research online cultural symbols,slang & radicalization of young boys in spare time
It deserves all of the Emmys it won, that's for sure
@netflix.com
. I'd honestly thought details would be worse based on what e/one told me abt it.
But that's what happens when you research online cultural symbols,slang & radicalization of young boys in spare time
It deserves all of the Emmys it won, that's for sure
When your kids see violent images, when you worry they're getting radicalized, when you need help focusing, and when middle school is too much:
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
September 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
When your kids see violent images, when you worry they're getting radicalized, when you need help focusing, and when middle school is too much:
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
New on Patreon - a #MediaHistory mini-sode on #Gamergate and targeted harassment campaigns. I got to interview my good friend Books Schwartz, who revealed the very real damage it did to careers and psyches in the gaming industry. It's only for Patrons right now, but I have a free tier (sshhhh):
Gamergate & Targeted Harassment Campaigns w/ Ben Books Schwartz (Out Think Media History mini-sode) | Out Think Media
Get more from Out Think Media on Patreon
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September 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
New on Patreon - a #MediaHistory mini-sode on #Gamergate and targeted harassment campaigns. I got to interview my good friend Books Schwartz, who revealed the very real damage it did to careers and psyches in the gaming industry. It's only for Patrons right now, but I have a free tier (sshhhh):
In brighter news, Hank Green dropped a secret project: an app called "Focus Friend." Besides how adorable the illustrations by Honey B Games are.....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
September 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In brighter news, Hank Green dropped a secret project: an app called "Focus Friend." Besides how adorable the illustrations by Honey B Games are.....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
A friend told me to watch #UnknownNumber on @netflix.com
I've read the lengthy article on the story and I don't think I can listen to that perpetrator's voice. Working through it.
I've read the lengthy article on the story and I don't think I can listen to that perpetrator's voice. Working through it.
September 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A friend told me to watch #UnknownNumber on @netflix.com
I've read the lengthy article on the story and I don't think I can listen to that perpetrator's voice. Working through it.
I've read the lengthy article on the story and I don't think I can listen to that perpetrator's voice. Working through it.
I watched the Roblox Developer Conference to see what they’re doing about child predators
I was watching @KreekCraft on Friday when the Roblox Developer Conference began, which started airing at 1 pm ET. Follow the Bluesky & Threads accounts to get real-time updates on Roblox safety. BACKGROUND on…
I was watching @KreekCraft on Friday when the Roblox Developer Conference began, which started airing at 1 pm ET. Follow the Bluesky & Threads accounts to get real-time updates on Roblox safety. BACKGROUND on…
I watched the Roblox Developer Conference to see what they’re doing about child predators
I was watching @KreekCraft on Friday when the Roblox Developer Conference began, which started airing at 1 pm ET. Follow the Bluesky & Threads accounts to get real-time updates on Roblox safety. BACKGROUND on recent Roblox news as of 5 Sept 2025, 4:30 PM ET It's been a rough few weeks for Roblox. But you wouldn't know it from their Roblox Developers Conference (RDC 2025) today (more on that below). The recent history of Roblox Safety in short: 25 July 2025: We learned that YouTuber Schlepp worked with police and went undercover to catch sexual predators on Roblox.
outthinkmedia.com
September 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I watched the Roblox Developer Conference to see what they’re doing about child predators
I was watching @KreekCraft on Friday when the Roblox Developer Conference began, which started airing at 1 pm ET. Follow the Bluesky & Threads accounts to get real-time updates on Roblox safety. BACKGROUND on…
I was watching @KreekCraft on Friday when the Roblox Developer Conference began, which started airing at 1 pm ET. Follow the Bluesky & Threads accounts to get real-time updates on Roblox safety. BACKGROUND on…
I'd like to expand who I follow on Patreon, especially if you're in the #YouTubers and Creator spaces. Give me your link!
September 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I'd like to expand who I follow on Patreon, especially if you're in the #YouTubers and Creator spaces. Give me your link!
Roblox CEO just announced at the top of their Developer Conference #RDC2025 a number of Safety & Civility measures, most of which are nothing compared to what they called the "BIG NEWS": /1
September 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Roblox CEO just announced at the top of their Developer Conference #RDC2025 a number of Safety & Civility measures, most of which are nothing compared to what they called the "BIG NEWS": /1
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Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder announced as September Playstation Plays monthly games:
www.ign.com/articles/son...
www.ign.com/articles/son...
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September 2025 - IGN
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly lineup of games for September 2025, which includes a Xbox-published game and a hugely popular farming title.
www.ign.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder announced as September Playstation Plays monthly games:
www.ign.com/articles/son...
www.ign.com/articles/son...
#Roblox News
"The State of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox on August 14, 2025, alleging that the Company fails to protect children from predators on its gaming platform. /1
"The State of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox on August 14, 2025, alleging that the Company fails to protect children from predators on its gaming platform. /1
August 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#Roblox News
"The State of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox on August 14, 2025, alleging that the Company fails to protect children from predators on its gaming platform. /1
"The State of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox on August 14, 2025, alleging that the Company fails to protect children from predators on its gaming platform. /1
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My 11-year-old was complaining about kids who tease others for having knock-off "cool" shoes. She asked, rhetorically, why they do that, then answered her own question, saying: "People make themselves feel rich by making other people feel poor."
As a mom and a sociologist, I couldn't be more proud.
As a mom and a sociologist, I couldn't be more proud.
August 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My 11-year-old was complaining about kids who tease others for having knock-off "cool" shoes. She asked, rhetorically, why they do that, then answered her own question, saying: "People make themselves feel rich by making other people feel poor."
As a mom and a sociologist, I couldn't be more proud.
As a mom and a sociologist, I couldn't be more proud.
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"If we want to protect children, we should be fighting for privacy laws, protecting encryption, and learning from Bluesky's model, where they allow third party algorithmic feeds and moderation tools."
Analysis | ‘Sammy’s Law’ would help parents monitor kids online. It’s gaining steam.
The parents of a teen fentanyl poisoning victim are finding allies in Congress for a bill intended to save others from the same fate.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"If we want to protect children, we should be fighting for privacy laws, protecting encryption, and learning from Bluesky's model, where they allow third party algorithmic feeds and moderation tools."