communication. community. cognition.
Let me start with something I wrote here almost three-and-a-half years ago about "Avatar, the Last Airbender:" Suffice it to say, there is a very rich universe here to explore, and the internal mythology of this place is detailed, consistent, and … [Continue reading]
{{myquote|Silent majorities that stay silent are doomed to become silent minorities.}} … [Continue reading]
I don't like talking about current events much, because they have a tendency to soon be not-so-current. But one in particular may signal the tipping point of a trend that is of extreme relevance to the way you and I find useful information. The … [Continue reading]
One of the finest compliments I ever received was from Dan Cates, who was then my assistant news director at the ABC affiliate in Birmingham. "I wish I had a whole newsroom full of Ike Pigotts." It was weeks before I could walk through a doorway … [Continue reading]
How space affects a woman's perception of time. Conclusion: Apparently, space increases overall satisfaction. … [Continue reading]
Fire. Ready. Aim. It's a common enough phrase, and it describes the manner in which people or organizations jump before knowing where they will land. It describes those instances where there was no strategy or thought into a goal before one starts … [Continue reading]
Newspapers Break the Mask of Anonymity
As traditional journalism (print and broadcast) struggles to find a way in the digital realm, one of the biggest hurdles has been how to deal with the feedback. Reporters and editors aren't used to "listening" in an age where everyone can be a … [Continue reading]