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Richard Lanham, in his book The Economics of Attention, sheds light on a very concerning problem in today’s modern society: over-indulging consumerism. Lanham explains how our culture is on that revolves around materialism. Today’s society is all about the brand. Brands … Continue reading →

Quintilian makes a very compelling argument when it comes to expressing why a good man makes a wise and worthy orator. With his Institutes of Oratory, the controversy revolving proper rhetoric as an orator is explored. It is obvious the task of … Continue reading →

A discussion by Plato is always interesting, yet challenging. Personally, and even as an English major, I have always had a curious confusion when it comes to great minds such as Plato. Certain readings are more difficult than others, but … Continue reading →

Danah Boyd, the author of “A Blogger’s Blog” attempts to define the meaning of what is is to blog. Boyd explores the concept of blogging, not merely as a simple output of social media, but a “diverse set of practices” … Continue reading →