Journalism at the moment seems to be, in some quarters, at the height of its nihilistic pessimism. Social Media, routinely derided as a den of fake news, propaganda and echo chamber self-confirmation, is still undermining the traditional institutions of the news media. Local news, in print and other forms, continues […]
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“Go and get some close ups. Don’t forget the faces, always get the faces.” The cameraman nodded and ran off through the wreckage. He was the perfect tool for her, he did whatever he was told and didn’t hesitate. She had no idea why, most of those she’d found herself […]
Words are democratic language is free the joyful expression of linguistic debris a boon to the silenced a curse to decree when all that we say can be more than we see A revolution in sound, revelation in script, ideals in thoughts and dreams turned to myths But even in […]
One idea shattered into a billion thoughts becomes a sea of broken danger to bloody passing minds and shred at clarity Wounds to ignore or embrace Be sure to check out my new book No Cure for Shell Shock. Featured image by Guilherme Kramer.