Making Sense
What makes semioticians tick? We asked members of the international community of semiotic practitioners to answer 10 questions…
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"Semiotics is something like psychoanalysis, only not of a person, but of culture."
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"Semiotic discourse analysis contributes to deconstructing dominant narratives and amplifying the voices of marginalized groups."
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"I’m a huge advocate of semiotics explained in consumer-friendly language."
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"It’s a bit like 'Don’t mention the war!' — Don’t mention semiotics!"
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"Culture is the source of truth and wisdom — and we are but mere vessels."
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"No matter how challenging the brief, the solutions are always to be found within the evidence at hand."
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"Semiotics is not merely a science, but an art — and I enjoy the art part more."
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"Pure semiotic skills don't automatically translate to adept meaning-making."
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"Depending on the situation, philosophy or linguistics may be the more relevant approach."
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"If you’re obsessed with culture, if you over-analyse everything… then that’s enough to get started."
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"Deal with the basics of semiotics without being distracted by the sometimes complicated theory."
