
Walter Benjamin on the Allure of the Photobomb
“No matter how artful the photographer, no matter how carefully posed his subject, the beholder feels an irresistable urge to Continue reading
“No matter how artful the photographer, no matter how carefully posed his subject, the beholder feels an irresistable urge to Continue reading
The past few posts I have written all belong to a collection of case studies about new media practices and Continue reading
In the lengthy and involved media spectacle surrounding the 2012 elections, the day of reckoning is of course voting day. Continue reading
Twitter and the 2012 Elections: Media Practice and Politics Whereas Facebook is a platform that treats politics as more or Continue reading
Since its beginning, the Internet’s potential to disseminate information broadly and easily has been hailed as a great democratizing force. Continue reading
Media practice and the 2012 elections: Theorizing new models of democratic participation This case study is named after a hashtag that Continue reading
The following is the first part of a lengthy consideration of the idea of the Hashtag Revolution as a model Continue reading
The “Big Bird” phenomenon, spurred by Mitt Romney’s comment during the first presidential debate that he would cut spending for Continue reading