The truth is the things we call ‘phones’ nowadays aren’treally just phones, they’re little palm-sized computers that can do soooo much more than just make and receive phone calls. The biggest difference between Apple and Android technologyis the access they allow their users to the software in their devices. So, right now I’m feeling prettyContinueContinue reading “The truth about Apple and Android smartphones!”
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The future of memes: harmless entertainment or persuasive propaganda?
In today’s world memes have so much power! But, is that a good thing? Especially when they can be and are used to persuade people’s opinions about important issues. On the right are examples of pro-Trump and Pro-Life memes specifically designed with the intent to persuade anyone who views them to support or adopt theirContinueContinue reading “The future of memes: harmless entertainment or persuasive propaganda?”
Governments want you to think national surveillance is a good thing, but is it?
Governments and media across the world are framing systems of surveillance as positive and beneficial thing for the safety and national security of citizens. But what they aren’t talking about are the….
Encoding/ Decoding Theory 101: The Essential Guide
The Encoding / Decoding Theory by Stuart Hall is a theory of communication which suggests…
The Secrets of Semiotics
“Semiotics is an investigation into how meaning is created and how meaning is communicated. Its origins lie in the academic study of how signs and symbols (visual and linguistic) create meaning. It is a way of seeing the world, and of understanding how the landscape and culture in which we live has a massive impact on all of us unconsciously.”…
The Medium is the Message?
When I rocked up to my 9:30 Lecture last Monday morning, my brain sure was not ready to understand the concept “The Medium is the Message” coined by Marshall McLuhan in 1967. His ideas are abstract and quite complex but I’ll try my best to explain what I learnt. First of all what is aContinueContinue reading “The Medium is the Message?”
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