Extending Efficacy We, as physical beings, can interact with the world around us. The extent to which we can do so, our efficacy, is a product of our bodies, our tools, our circumstances and our cleverness in applying those things. One of the great, unending struggles in humanity is extending […]
Digital Beard Stroking Communication Conundrum Communication is always a fascinating topic. We often consider communication to be transferring or conveying a concept. But if we look a little deeper at the underlying constructs that we employ to do this, it isn’t so simple. The often exceedingly difficult challenge of bringing […]
Digital Beard Stroking Inertia – Overcoming the Inert The fundamental aspect of human motivation is that it is, by it’s nature, self-starting. If we’re not reacting to direct, threatening stimuli, we have to be able to generate this motivation to act from within. Granted, from a technical standpoint, it’s all […]
Digital Beard Stroking Media Avatar, Expressor of Efficacy pt 2. Today, I’ll be building on the concepts established in my last article, so check that out. It’s not like Star Wars, though, it’s much better if you read them in order. Or read the sequel first. What am I, a […]
Digital Beard Stroking Philosophy of Technology I’d like to provide another perspective on the importance of technology, gaming and nerd culture through a lens of philosophical constructs and psychological concepts, thus providing a juxtaposition of historical/academic context of the above mentioned topics against a humorous, accessible vernacular. Media Avatar, Expressor […]
