A Transformed Industry Adapting to the New World Communication Theory, first recognised by Aristotle’s ‘Model of Communication’ in 300BC, can be defined as the study of human communication, the analysis of interpersonal skills and the understanding of brain function. We can refer to this as the “collective wisdom of all single thoughts” that has been … Continue reading
The Unwritten Privileges in Children’s Education Peggy McIntosh’s article ‘Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack’ is a self-reflective piece which examines the privilege she holds as a white woman- examining many other privileges we have in society, be it white skin privilege, being able bodied, heterosexual, male, middle class or your ethnicity. As I began to think … Continue reading
‘The War on Terror’ and ‘The Fight against Fear’ Taking Walter Lippmann’s phrase “the pictures in people’s minds” brings additional insight into the influence of mass media on its audience. The core idea of his theory is relevant today as it explains how the elements prominent in the media’s picture become prominent in the audience’s … Continue reading
MEDIA – PROPAGANDA – WAR Since the 1950s both media and military have changed exponentially. The discovery of instantaneous broadcasting across the globe with the introduction of the 24/hour news-cycle, commenters now have more platforms than ever before to communicate from. The arrival of new media players such as the famous Al Jazeera, will be … Continue reading
Emotional Intelligence A crucial and empowering self-taught skill which can help manage and control stress and other emotions A short animation breaking down the concepts of emotional intelligence and how it’s an integral part of thinking and decision making: CLICK HERE We are inevitably living in a global societal structure filled chaos and uncertainty. A … Continue reading
The Global Order ‘Power Shift’: FTA Era Case Study: Fracking Free Ireland’s AGAINST TTIP The discussions for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), have been on- going between the United States and the EU since 2013. The proposal became motionless when the 2016 United States presidential election saw President Donald Trump head of state … Continue reading
The success of a book covering a major conflict or war is a task that acquires great skill, patience and balance. It is best written by those who have lived amongst the civilians for enough time to learn about the regions socio-economic, cultural and religious demography it inhabits. This post has been structured and written … Continue reading
‘The Decline of American Power: The U.S. in a Chaotic World’ Immanuel Wallerstein who is the credited author of this unprecedented; both of academic writings and personal; collections of a lifetime studying the capitalist driven, hegemonic founding, geographically blessed state and the founder and enforcer of democracy and liberty- The United States of America. Both … Continue reading
We as a civilisation have reached a point where we can order almost everything we want, from anywhere on the Earth online, albeit with boundaries. We also have developed a reasonable expectation that we can have products delivered to us within two weeks. I wish to investigate the wonder that is modern e-commerce, and how … Continue reading
‘Sources said’. This widely used excuse for publishing ‘verified’ and ‘credible’ news story can be traced back to the relentless scandals of former President Bill Clinton’s alleged sexual affairs with women such as Ms. Lewinsky in 1998. Renowned American journalist and writer Pete Hamill recalls the disreputable footage of the eminent interaction between Clinton and … Continue reading
Rebuttal Media 