Author Archives: editor, facilitator, decider

Liz Taylor has died at age 79. She was a legendary actress, two-time Oscar winner, and probably as famous for her eight marriages as she was for her Hollywood career. Later in life she took flack for her weight, for … Continue reading →

Despite marked differences and a divisive past, the cultural connections between Japan and the West, particularly the U.S., grow stronger every year. Their love of baseball and pop music is matched only by our love of sushi and anime. It goes … Continue reading →

And the Academy Award goes to…who cares? Not me. Awards shows utterly bore me, and the loftier the hype, the less interested I get. Can’t get much higher than Oscar hype, so no thanks, I won’t be watching. And I’ll … Continue reading →

Here’s a compelling argument I heard recently, which sort of demonstrates how slippery definitions are – even definitions we think we have an handle on. Goes something like this: What is alive? Are viruses alive? Most people would say yes. … Continue reading →

Here we are then. After a few days of tweaking (and cussing), the Internet HQ of Cultural Deconstruction is live and primed for action. So much to do! So much to talk about! Where to start?? Well…maybe the ideal starting … Continue reading →