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."
Semiotics
Untangling the webs of significance within which we've suspended ourselves.
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."
Session: Fictional Decoders
On September 27th, a session exploring favorite decoders from literature, movies, TV, and more…