In this episode, Phyllis interviews Dr. Devon Powers, professor of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. Known for her influential work on branding, consumer culture, and promotional industries, Dr. Powers offers insight into the evolving world of trend forecasting, both as a cultural practice and a speculative force.… Read More “Researching Trend Forecasting with Dr. Devon Powers”
Read MoreIn this episode, we find our host particularly giggly with Dr. Maggie M. Werner, professor of writing and rhetoric at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, as they explore the politics of language and writing. The conversation begins with Dr.… Read More “Researching Writing & Portmanteau Words with Dr. Maggie Werner ”
Read MoreOn this episode Phyllis talks with transgender activist, harm reduction worker, and phenomenal phenomenological researcher Chloe Seongeun Kim about finding meaning as resistance to power & meaninglessness and how research can be an extension of oneself. As she says, “all good research must come from the heart with compassion.”… Read More “Transgender Joy & Finding Meaning as Resistance to Power”
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