The Impact of Social Media on Communication Aesthetics: A Critical Analysis

Introduction Social media has revolutionized how we exchange information. Nowadays, we communicate primarily through social media applications, sharing our thoughts in a conversational manner via comments, tweets, blogs, and podcasts. There is often a perception that grassroots efforts, such as iReport, negatively reshape journalism by introducing amateur content into the professional sphere. However, I question …

The Evolution of Communication: From Text to Iconography and Beyond

The Evolution of Communication: Textuality vs. Iconography Textuality is the quality of text that conveys meaning, while iconography refers to the use of images to communicate. Are these two modes of expression really at odds—or do they represent an evolution in how we process and share ideas? From Letters to Stories Consider this: if I …