Category: Culture
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The Language of Worldbuilding: It’s All Dystopian Baseball to Me + Review of Jen Gish’s ‘The Resisters’
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in Book Blog, book review, books, Chinese literature, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, east asia, east asian studies, existentialist, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, quote, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, Story time, worldbuilding, writing“Do you know what trauma is? she would ask. Doyou know how it can change people? And, You have toask, Who what when where how why. Starting withwho did this—the old Ondi or the new? But Gwen wouldjust say, over and over, You don’t understand” The Resisters Maybe it’s the anthropologist in me, or the…
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On the Road Less Traveled : A Personal Essay on the Path of Most Resistance and the Adventure That is Life.
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Don’t be victimized by the culture of fear. Our planet is waiting to be explored, to reveal it’s secrets to you, to me, to any who dare ask, it will expose you to the raw truths of life. To the quarks of distant cultures and alien tongues. To disgusting foods and delicious cuisines, to dangerous…
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“Play More, Blame Less:” Dr. Rachel Kowert Delivers Enlightening Methods for Humans to Engage with Games and Gaming at SXSW
🌟 Calling all change-makers and game enthusiasts! 🎮 Let’s rally behind Dr. Rachel Kowert’s transformative panel at SXSW2023. Her insights bridge the gap between psychology and gaming, showing us the power of video games as tools for mental wellness and creativity. 🧠🌈 Your vote can make a difference—let’s give her panel the spotlight it deserves!…
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From Scrolls to Presses: Unraveling the Artistic Tapestry of Eastern and Western Printing History
Tracing the Imprints of Print and Media History: A Hegelian Sublation of East and Western Narratives. This compelling article embarks on an enlightening journey through the realms of print and media history, guided by Hegel’s profound concept of sublation. Unravel the contrasting trajectories of East and Western printing traditions, exploring the interplay of cultural, technological,…
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Violin: A Love Poem to the City of Oranges
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Bohemian nights in Valencia where the gypsies shred violins into the coming dark “Rhythmic swells reverberate trough my lungs. The back streets of Valencia. Back street Europe. Romani enclaves and gypsy parts of town. We’ll sit here in the Plaça de la Virgen with our stiff sangria, smartly bashful in red-faced delerium. For it is Spring…
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The Mysteries of Kangawoolf with Folklorist and Zoologist Ani Drina
Ani Drina is a multifaceted scholar whose work delves into the intersection of folklore, ecology, and cross-cultural studies. Her expertise in kangaroo lore and legends has earned her recognition as one of the foremost authorities on the subject. In our interview, she shares insights into the Kangawoolf, a mysterious creature that has fascinated and terrorized…