Messing with the Iconotypes and Archetypes
The casting of a man of South Asian descent as Isaac Newton in Doctor Who has sparked significant debate and reaction.[i] Some view this as […]
Metamodernism
The Other and its Limits
The primary objective of this set of notes is to provide a critical examination of ‘the Other’, not only as a theoretical construct, but also […]
Overcoming Our Obsession With Identity
Aristotle defined ethics as the study of the nature of human well-being and the virtues that are central to a well-lived life, such as justice, […]
Communication Principles – Utilising Symbolic Interactionism in Communications Strategy
To operate effective social and community-focussed communication strategies, understanding and applying different theoretical frameworks can significantly enhance the impact and relevance of messaging across different […]
In a Chamber Dimly Lit – Notes on AI and Mediation of Experience
On Sunday 10th September 2023, I gave a talk to the Leicester Secular Society about how AI can be used to develop and imagine forms […]
Sensemaking – More Than Logic
“There is not enough love and kindness in the world to permit us to give any of it away to imaginary beings.” Friedrich Nietzsche, Human, […]
Metamodern Sensemaking
In the evolving landscape of culture and media, metamodernism emerges as a significant phenomenon, marking a return to romantic cultural sensibilities in literature, arts, and […]
The Goethean Influence: Tracing the Roots of Carl Jung’s Depth Psychology
The world of psychology is a vast and complex field, with numerous theories and methodologies that seek to understand the human mind and behaviour. One […]
Community Media Discussion – Community Reporting and AI
In this week’s community media discussion, we are going to think about how AI and generative media systems, like ChatGPT and Midjourney, will change the […]
ChatGPT Metamodernism Presentation – Here’s what it told me to say
I’ve asked ChatGPT what I should say in a presentation about metamodernism. This is what it suggested: As an AI language model, I can suggest […]
Radio’s Metamodern Sensibility
In this week’s community media discussion, I thought it might be useful to talk about how radio might change to better suit the needs of […]
Decentered Media Podcast 129 – Community Sensemaking with Carl Quinn
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In a world that is often averse to change and over-standardised, it’s important that we keep pushing for social spaces that enable connection and creativity. […]
Distraction Therapy – What is a Meaningful Life?
Occasionally as we journey through life we reach a fork in the road presenting us with a choice. Do we go one way along the […]
Radio LEAR – Purpose and Objectives
If all goes to plan, Radio LEAR will be launching as a new community radio station in Leicester soon. Radio LEAR – which stands for […]
Distraction Therapy 078 – Dafydd Roberts Listen to the Voice of Fire
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Today I chatted with Dafydd Roberts, about Listen to the Voice of Fire, Dafydd’s music project that encompasses sound art and experimental music performances. Since […]