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Critical Thinking, Media Literacy, and The Surveillance State
youtube.comhow to read critically in the age of bad media literacy
youtube.com3 Three lenses with which to explore linguistic creativity
This section introduces the three ‘lenses’ referred to in Section 1 as ways of exploring different dimensions of linguistic creativity in all types of text.
As mentioned above, traditionally, linguistic creativity was associated with canonical literature, where it was assumed that literary... See more
This section introduces the three ‘lenses’ referred to in Section 1 as ways of exploring different dimensions of linguistic creativity in all types of text.
As mentioned above, traditionally, linguistic creativity was associated with canonical literature, where it was assumed that literary... See more
Language and creativity
It's exactly 5 years since I uploaded this video. I remember after the first week I was really excited because it had reached about eight thousand views. Then: people happened. People all over the world, each having that sweet, private moment of discovery, and then telling everyone they knew, on their social media and blogs. A few weeks later,... See more
Jon Gomm - Passionflower
One thing people can never make me feel bad about, it’s the path i have chosen in this life.
I’ve learnt to use my voice, and listen when that is needed.
I’ve learnt to speak my mind, and not be frightened when the world tells me to stay silent.
This is something I have actually, learnt from all of you - all our voices are equally as important. Mine... See more
I’ve learnt to use my voice, and listen when that is needed.
I’ve learnt to speak my mind, and not be frightened when the world tells me to stay silent.
This is something I have actually, learnt from all of you - all our voices are equally as important. Mine... See more
YouTube
Facing Your Fear of Being Misunderstood IS the Creative Process
youtu.beSocial interaction pays no heed to the autist’s compass, especially not in the media industry. You can’t draw on your strengths if these conflict with the expectations of neurotypicals. Most conspicuous will be the aspects that are perceived as negative, like withdrawing, offering criticism that is too harsh, and avoiding big groups.
Clara Törnvall • The Autists: women on the spectrum
Autistic individuals are less likely to conform, in part because conformity feels less gratifying and comforting to them than to other people. Autists’ inbuilt resistance to peer pressure and authority, combined with their outsider status and precise language, allows them to notice and describe society’s flaws better than those comfortably immersed... See more