Category Archives: Communication

LeBron and the Generational-Media Shift

Posted on July 10, 2010 by adeolumen

If you like to track shifts in a cultural narrative and other such elite-sounding things (it really is not elite, of course, it could not be more grassroots), then you will want to take close notice of Michael Wilbon’s insights … Continue reading →

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Thank God the Brain Goes Through Periods of 'Pruning'

Posted on April 15, 2010 by adeolumen

[vodpod id=Video.3431004&w=425&h=350&fv=] (See more here about “Human Brain Goes Through Periods of ‘Pruning’“) Or else my head might explode. What what I would do with all this information that runs through my dome if it weren’t for this natural pruning … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Piece of Political Analysis from One Citizen to Another

Posted on January 22, 2010 by adeolumen

Here’s a little something I wrote called Reconfiguring America from the Grassroots Up. Are you allowed to end a sentence with a preposition like that?  Makes me think of that classic line by Winston Churchill: “That is the sort of … Continue reading →

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Nuts About ACORN?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by adeolumen

Many people are talking about ACORN these days.  Many conservatives seem to have great concern that ACORN is involved in nefarious or even communist pursuits. Before going nuts about ACORN, I think it is helpful to consider the other side.  … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Counterpoint

Posted on July 23, 2009 by adeolumen

I know that many see the Economist as a key player in moving things towards world government, but I think they have provided some important counterpoints for those who accept the global conspiracy narrative, especially as it relates to central … Continue reading →

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MCs Act Like They Don't Know (We're Amusing Ourselves to Death)

Posted on July 16, 2009 by adeolumen

But, if the poll is correct, then I suspect they do know that we are as a society, amusing ourselves to death.  And so, I think, do many of these commenters (but do the commentators)?  And so, I think, does … Continue reading →

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Intro to Marshall McLuhan & Media Ecology

Posted on June 30, 2009 by adeolumen

Check this profile to get an introduction to Marshall McLuhan, his thought, and his works on media.  This provides a starting point to understand Media Ecology as a key field for any effective critical cultural analysis.  Also, this quote pulled … Continue reading →

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Why Media Ecology Matters: The Obama Website

Posted on June 24, 2009 by adeolumen

Jon Ward offers a key observation here about the Obama White House website. As is always the case with Jon’s reporting, it probes to raise the important questions, presents multiple perspectives on the issue, and leaves the reader to decide … Continue reading →

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MEA Conference

Posted on June 18, 2009 by adeolumen

I will be attending my first Media Ecology Association conference this year (the 10th annual), and I have the privilege of speaking on Saturday.  I was first  hooked on the study of media in undgrad studies with Steve McKenna at … Continue reading →

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A Terrible Corruption?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by adeolumen

Shelby Steele offers an insightful analysis of what I call “Obamacasting,” which is an operating hypothesis that has been gathering supporting data points in the communications of our current President.  The hypothesis is probably one that applies to nearly every … Continue reading →

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