Category Archives: Science & Technology
Sex Scandals in America: Jason Russell, John Edwards and Our Hashtag Attention Spans
Politicians and activists beware – the viral video may be your friend for a moment, but its impact dissolves once the next big scandal comes along.
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The Politics of Urban Farming
As a pathway to food independence, urban farms have huge potential... but also some potential flaws.
Also posted in food, north america, politics Tagged food production, hipsters, monsanto, s.e. smith, urban farming 7 Comments
Life Under a Microscope: Two Sides of the Phone Hacking Scandals
Having had the experience of being watched, even for just a little while, has given me greater insight on how people's boundaries should be respected.
Also posted in Books, TV and Movies, europe Tagged corruption, glen mulcaire, murdoch, phone hacking, rupert murdoch, the sun, victoria aitken 1 Comment
Newfronts: A New Shift in the Television Advertising Model
The newfronts are highlighting the growing trend of partnerships for sponsored content. Advertisers and creators are making series together, interweaving brands with entertainment to create advertainment at an entirely new level.
Also posted in Books, TV and Movies, internet, money, TV Tagged advertising, network television, newfronts, s.e. smith, upfronts 1 Comment
Review: Sex and Disability
Daringly, "Sex and Disability" heavily blurs lines when it comes to the personal and the political, presenting some essays that may be uncomfortable for readers unaccustomed to thinking about sexuality and disability.
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Watching Them Watching Us: Surveillance on TV
The overarching message is, of course, hooray for surveillance, law enforcement tool of the future. Apparently everyone has forgotten Winston Smith cowering out of view of the telescreen.
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Why Obama and His GOP Rivals Should Be Talking about Foreign Policy even though ‘Americans Don’t Care’ about It
The world is not now – and has never been – a static entity. Things change, and countries must learn to adapt to these changes. So whether or not the media is convinced that we all find international affairs “boring,” we have no choice but to learn.
Also posted in middle east, north america, politics Tagged climate change, foreign policy, Kristin Rawls, middle east, mitt romney, obama, united states 2 Comments
Reading race out of context: “Reverse racism” and the Diane Abbott Twitter controversy
When you put the concept of “reverse racism” in context, it is revealed as entirely morally, intellectually and politically fallacious. Much like “political correctness gone mad,” it is less a phenomenon that actually exists than a right-wing dog-whistle.
Also posted in europe, politics, racism Tagged dianne abbott, Joe Macaré, right-wing memes, stephen lawrence inquiry, twitter 2 Comments
Mississippi Goddamn: Personhood amendments and the war on contraception
Whether it is in Mississippi or not, it seems only a matter of time before a state follows this personhood movement into banning contraception altogether.
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The Rewards and Challenges of Working at an Urban Farm