Making Sense
"Semioticians can create 'magical' outputs — but we have a systematic process for doing so."
Semionaut
Giving voice to the global community of applied/commercial semioticians. (This "topic" is named after a now-defunct website founded by Malcolm Evans and Josh Glenn.)
Making Sense
"I would like to see a shift towards greater mindfulness and intentionality in how symbols are used and interpreted."
Making Sense
"Emancipating through meaning within culture, as a human being, is good. But emancipating through meaning within nature, as a living being, is better."
Session: Commutation Test
On December 27, a session exploring the swapping-out of signifiers…
Making Sense
"Consumers live within a 'book,' but they can only tell you about its plot."
Making Sense
"Semiotics provides the tools necessary to speak new worlds confidently and meaningfully."
Making Sense
"Jumping from huge socio-political questions to cheese, and everything in-between, is very rewarding."
Session: Juri Lotman
On November 29, a session exploring the enduring relevance of Juri Lotman's theories…
Making Sense
"I'd like to see less interpretation, and more analysis."
Making Sense
"The strength of a semiotician is their network."
Making Sense
"Semioticians are guardians of meaning. That’s a sacred responsibility."
Session: On Colour
On October 18, a session exploring color systems, color materiality, color naming, and more…
Making Sense
"Curiosity finds, semiotics refines."
Making Sense
"Present the work straightforwardly, without falling in love with your own voice."
Making Sense
"Semiotics can bridge the gap between the psyche and culture."