Making Sense with…
"The key is to develop the ability to see, not just look."
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.)
"The key is to develop the ability to see, not just look."
"Semiotics is something like psychoanalysis, only not of a person, but of culture."
"Semiotic discourse analysis contributes to deconstructing dominant narratives and amplifying the voices of marginalized groups."
On July 19th, a session — the second of two — building on May's LIMINALITY-themed Semiofest in Porto.
"You have to be both an actor and an observer."
"I’m a huge advocate of semiotics explained in consumer-friendly language."
On June 28th, a session — the first of two — building on May's LIMINALITY-themed Semiofest conference in Porto.
"It’s a bit like 'Don’t mention the war!' — Don’t mention semiotics!"
"Culture is the source of truth and wisdom — and we are but mere vessels."
"No matter how challenging the brief, the solutions are always to be found within the evidence at hand."
"Semiotics is not merely a science, but an art — and I enjoy the art part more."
"Pure semiotic skills don't automatically translate to adept meaning-making."
"Depending on the situation, philosophy or linguistics may be the more relevant approach."
On April 26th, a session exploring the ways semioticians can engage with politics and ideology.