Emma Frances Bloomfield
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Powerball
Jenny, I completely agree! I think that myths of "making it" disproportionately affect minority communities who are more likely to be in lower socioeconomic classes. Those who have the least amount of money seem willing to risk it at the "c ... -
Surplus and extravagance
Very interesting post! I hadn't made the Spring Breakers-> Great Gatsby connection, but the focus on materialism is very clear. I think most salient is the "logic of surplus," where the need for objects surpasses justification. People ha ... -
Psychosis and postmodernity
I think the link between psychosis and postmodernity really intriguing! I will have to look into Lacan's work myself to expand upon this. Very interesting, thanks! ... -
Political Identities
Hi Sue! Thank you for a great post. I think it raises interesting points about how politicians frame and manipulate the identity of opponents for political gain. My question for you is: how do you think this framing of Obama as a "celebrity" may ... -
Response to Polarization as an Excuse
Responding to the opposition does appear to be easier and simpler for most politicians than addressing real environmental concerns, which is truly a shame. Especially in recent elections, the environment has nearly faded completely from view in favor of o ...