Monthly Archives: July 2013

The transformation of self in Western and Japanese narratives

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Andrew Mitchell

[Disclaimer: This post has spoilers for The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Dragonball Z and Hana-bi] A good friend of mine, Dan Gidion, runs a blog discussing localisation issues with games and anime when transported from Japan to the West. … Continue reading →

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The problem with rationally-founded arguments

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Andrew Mitchell

A great deal of critical enquiry bases itself around the notion that rational discourse is the key method to reach consensus. If all participants act with rationality, if they are allowed to voice and hear other voices, consensus can be … Continue reading →

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