The McDonaldization of everything faded a little bit from the forefront of American consciousness over the last five years, but the process is still there. Perhaps we have […]
sexism / sociology
Posted on:
Even with zombies, “regular” still means “boy”.
I have to admit, I like the game Zombie Farm. Quite a bit, actually. It’s got all the good bits of the *Farm Facebook games, but doesn’t require […]
rant / society / sociology
Posted on:
Where’s Captain Jack When You Need Him?
Some spoilers for Torchwood: Children of Earth and Torchwood: Miracle Day follow. I try to keep it minimal and thematic rather than plot-specific. I have a new […]
religion / sociology
Posted on:
Rapture: The Easy Way Out
There’s a long history of apocalyptic, millennial beliefs in Christian thought – including the Rapture. It’s not surprising that so many buy into end-of-the-world predictions; it’s surprising how […]
economics / education / sociology
Posted on:
Why Higher Ed Will Crash, and Hints on Surviving
Why should you listen to me? Because I assimilate data and resynthesize it. I tend to be about a step and a half behind the trendsetters – […]
sexism / society / sociology
Posted on:
Plants, Zombies, Sexism?
I like the way The Border House challenges sexism, racism, ableism, and more in the gaming industry and community. (The post “BGG (Black Girl Gamer)–LFG, PST!” is quite […]