Sam attempts to make sense of the collage reading and explain how certain things make sense in isolation whilst others require more context to be understood. He delves into the idea that absence of plot leaves room for other things, particularly the detraction of music! Kudos Sam, I think music association is great way for remembering […]
Watts – the connected age.
“No amount of inventiveness or energy is excessive if it results in the creation of leisure, the increase of personal freedom, or the provision of physical comfort.” Brilliant introduction to this reading that is a discussion for our undeniable reliance on electricity. It succinctly describes a western lifestyle in which we prefer to work smart instead […]
Policemen or ‘pigs’? #phonepost
It always seems strange to me that every time I see a Police car or police officer, be it walking on the street or driving on the roads, that I feel pangs of fear. […]
Hot yoga #thelatestcraze
Since starting back at uni in July, I have enjoyed may new beginnings. Blogging is one, a new part time job moving from hospitality to retail is another. However, the ‘new’ thing I have perhaps delighted in, is Bikram Yoga. In case yoga with all its twisted position, strength hold and back bends wasn’t hard […]
this is how we blog it.
Emily outlines the serious issue surrounding male privilege in what is largely still a patriarchal society, using the Santa Barbra Massacre as a basis for her discussion. The post cleverly links each stage of the massacre outlined to an online article related to the specific comments or information. Furthermore, the article seamlessly weaves detailed facts about […]
What’s the use?
Vannevar Bush makes an excellent point in the reading when he says, “publication has been extended far beyond our present ability to make real use of the record.” It succinctly expresses the idea that these days, thanks to social media and ever increasing phone/internet capabilities, absolutely anyone can be a publisher of content at almost anytime. […]
Writing… A Collective Memory – Bolter
A Response to Bolter. Bolter explains writing as a “technology for collective memory, for preserving and passing on human experience”. He notes that it requires “skill” to learn and “intelligence” to make something of it. Collective or selective social memory? Though writing is considered a common human skill, there are so many people who can […]
No Apathy, No.
Apathy. Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. Greek apatheia, from apathēs ‘without feeling’, from a-‘without’ + pathos ‘suffering’. Jane Goodall – “The best way to overcome apathy is to actually take some action, to throw yourself into making a difference.” It’s so hard to find yourself a cause to support whole heartedly. For some, there is no such difficulty, but for […]
HIROKI NAKAMURA: CULTURAL APPROPRIATION WITH CLASS. – response to difabz post
James discusses cultural appropriation within the context of Hiroki Nakamura’s new line of shoes. In term’s of ticking the boxes, James has included an image, a link, an interesting title, a few tags and a succinct explanation about the focus of the post. Though the post is foremost about an appreciation for the shoes and […]
Anxiety: failure in advance.
There was avery interesting interview with Seth Godin done by Daniel Teitelbaum in the 40th issue of Dumbofeather about “cultivating the courage to explore our interests in a public sphere” and particularly people’s anxiety to just TRY! He starts by saying, “I wish the ideas that elevated our conversations, that made us our better selves, that […]