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Understanding Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan said “the medium is the message” and distinguished “hot” and “cold” media. What was he talking about and why should we care?
Locating Freedom in Quarantine: Existentialism and Covid-19
Peripheral situations, such as the UK's lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, illuminates our own existential freedom. I claim that Sartre's ontology of freedom is most visible during times of extreme pressure.
“Bury Me an Honest Man”: On the Politics of Black Non-Monogamy
What does the extramarital relationship between Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina say about non-monogamy, Black men, and Black love?
Who is Responsible for This?
A political parable
Remembering Bob: on caring and acceptance
Reflections on a father
The Dissolution of Cheating: Kevin’s Heart
J. Cole's video for "Kevin's Heart" presents an opportunity for dialogue about the interplay of patriarchy, cheating, and amatonormativity.
Brief Reflections on the Use of Technology in Education
Because we want students to understand the role of technology in the world, as our pedagogy becomes more intermingled with technology, we display a lack of the same skills we are seeking to instill.
It Won’t Be Different This Time
The vocal and media savvy Parkland students are touching the hearts of the country while espousing incoherent proposals.
Facebook Should Shut Itself Down
Facebook should end or adopt a new mission statement.
