I’m not alone in my inability to consider hand modeling without thinking back to Seinfeld. But for a few people in the country, modeling palms and fingers isn’t a source of humor–it’s a source of income.
Rather than go on and on with wicked puns about the profession, I’ll hand off the conversation to Newsweek:
What becomes of the printed word? What’s the fate of companies that produce periodicals and books? Here’s what 10 media and tech luminaries think:
Douglas Rushkoff is back with another Frontline.
A man who’s made a name for himself as a “ponderer” of all things mass media, Rushkoff’s work is usually intriguing (Merchants of Cool), if not pedantic (Growing Up Online).
The latest, Digital Nation, deals with the effects technology has on development and education. It then touches on the effects “virtual” worlds have on real-life relationships and culture. Even war.
As with all episodes of Frontline, you can watch online:
The LA Times has an article about an emerging trend in television programming for kids and teens: depicting teenagers who “get discovered” and become famous, usually as actors and/or singer.
The article asks, as should we ask ourselves: is emphasizing the importance of fame a healthy message for children? We know that effectively 0% of all kids will achieve a level of fame depicted in these shows. And we have seen the psychological toll that such fame takes on the many of the select few who do become famous.
I’m fascinated with social responsibility and the media. Have a read for yourself and share what you think.
Two posts in a row about television, but this one is much more timely and important. Frontline, my favorite show on television, ran an episode back in the early part of this year called Al Qaeda’s New Front–about the “threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and its allies–including the United States.”
With yesterday’s tragic news, this seems quite topical. As with most great episodes of Frontline, you can watch the whole thing online. You should check out the show, especially if you’ve never watched it before.
I’m sure this won’t be the last time I post about Frontline.
Interestingly enough, Apple’s mark on the digital audio world may have less to do with songs and more to do with radio. A format that many thought was dying is getting a digital makeover by the iPod and Apple’s commitment to podcasting.
In case you’re into podcasting, check out the offerings at KCRW, which has some of the best radio programming on the airwaves and the internet.
(btw: Apple is ingenious–their products get the most amazing publicity around. Love or hate Macs, you have at admire Apple’s business machine)
Proudly powered by WordPress
Theme: Esquire by Matthew Buchanan.