Chapter 6

 

While their aims are not usually as singular or direct as increasing seatbelt use, artists generally seek to generate some kind of affective response from the viewer, be it awe, disgust, laughter, Wonder, contemplation, or something else. P 213

Maybe the mirabella's would respond well to us portraying policy makers as pigs but it will no doubt upset the very people who need to legislate the construction of bike lanes.p 238

The affective responses the book mentions sounds similar to the emotions or responses that make a video or post go viral. Often advertisement won’t try to tap in to all of these emotions at once, but in the artivism examples throughout the book have shown aeffectiveness. I feel as though remembering that although some may agree there is corruption in all politicians, we should not want to get rid of our government as a whole but seek ways of reform and change. Understanding that there are lawmakers who if connected with correctly and with pressure applied can help us. There is definitely room for rebuilding or reformation and certain governmental systems since it can potentially be attack on various community workers and makers if we were too revolt the whole system