Academic papers, one year from now.
COVID-19: The self-expression of youtube stars during he coronavirus
Self-distancing in Hogwarts: simulated models of the spread of COVID-19 among the four houses
The Virus is the Message: Applying McLuhan’s media environment theory to grocery store toilet paper shortages
What we talk about when we talk about the virus: Applying a Brechtian analysis to the Health Department’s press conferences
Masks, ventilators, test kits, oh my! How the Dr. Who fandom promoted activism in the time of need
Textiles of DIY medial mask: Queering the fabric
If you want an adorably attempted allegory of our times, watch The Platfom on Netflix. It’s Cube meets Snowpiercer. There’s a prison with 333 levels, and a levitating table of Michelin star food begins at the top an stops for 30 seconds on each level. Should those on top ration themselves to save those on the bottom? It’s like it’s trying to say something about the times…
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What to look forward to:
Academia shenanigans
More Showgirls, the novelization
Recommendations of culture to consume at home
Possibly some fiction…?