Making Sense
"Semioticians can create 'magical' outputs — but we have a systematic process for doing so."
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.)
"Semioticians can create 'magical' outputs — but we have a systematic process for doing so."
"Consumers live within a 'book,' but they can only tell you about its plot."
"Semiotics provides the tools necessary to speak new worlds confidently and meaningfully."
"Jumping from huge socio-political questions to cheese, and everything in-between, is very rewarding."
On November 29, a session exploring the enduring relevance of Juri Lotman's theories…
"I'd like to see less interpretation, and more analysis."
"The strength of a semiotician is their network."
"Semioticians are guardians of meaning. That’s a sacred responsibility."
On October 18, a session exploring color systems, color materiality, color naming, and more…
"Curiosity finds, semiotics refines."
"Present the work straightforwardly, without falling in love with your own voice."
"Semiotics can bridge the gap between the psyche and culture."
On September 27th, a session exploring favorite decoders from literature, movies, TV, and more…
"Resolving tensions or finding new ways to frame an issue often requires some counterfactual thinking."
"What I most enjoy is the absolute rush of realising, of learning something new — the epiphany of an insight."