Before you jump in, know this

Before you jump in, know this

Author: Dr. Jones May 29, 2020 Duration: 9:35

Taking another walk in the forest, today we will explore Socrates' reasons for declining to explain a myth to his companion.  Using the rhetorical device of "Apophasis," and introducing an explanation for a myth by denying that one should spend time explaining myths, Socrates also explains the relationship between self-knowledge and common knowledge. Join me for a too-brief exploration of this topic. 


Dr. Jones hosts Contemporary Communication, a podcast that explores how we connect in a world saturated with digital noise and shifting social norms. Each episode unpacks a specific facet of modern interaction, moving beyond theory to examine the real, often messy, applications in our daily lives. You'll hear discussions on the unspoken rules of professional messaging, the emotional weight carried by a well-timed pause in a video call, or the subtle art of navigating conflict in collaborative online spaces. The focus is on the granular details that define understanding and misunderstanding today. This isn't about abstract principles; it's a practical look at the skills we use but rarely examine, from interpreting tone in a brief text to managing presence across multiple platforms. The conversation acknowledges both the frustration and the profound satisfaction that comes from communicating more intentionally. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded exploration of the tools and tactics that shape our personal and professional relationships, making this podcast a resource for anyone who wants to move through the contemporary landscape with greater clarity and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 18

Contemporary Communication
Podcast Episodes
Traveling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:28
Just a quick note that I'll be traveling for a little while,but I'll be back with new content soon!
Dissoi Logoi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:33
In today's episode, we look at how Plato uses a sophistic rhetorical trope in making his arguments about the nature of love, and explore what Socrates' critique of his first speech could teach us about the anxiety we fee…
The Sick Lover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:14
We have a longer episode today as I shift to a weekly format. :-) Today we look at Socrates's first speech, his revision of Lysias's speech, and how he frames the argument that the lover is not to be preferred--but there…
To love or not to love? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:59
In Lysias's speech, read by Phaedrus, we hear that one should prefer the advances of the sober-minded non-lover, and in today's episode, we will explore why Socrates initially praises the speech before rejecting its argu…
A walk with Plato [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
Today's episode is a little bit different. Not only is it proof positive that I am not an audio engineer, but it is also a chance to think about Plato's dialogue on writing in the proper context--outside. Join me as we b…
Reading Plato [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:41
In this episode we explore how you might read an ancient text like Plato, beginning with some questions to help frame your experience with the text, we then explore how Socrates invites us to know ourselves before ending…
On not talking about theology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:19
This was a fun little bit that was eventually cut from the media culture course, but I wanted to revisit with you here today. It is an attempt to understand how artificial languages impose themselves on the structure of…
What is Media Ecology? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:14
Today we dig a little bit deeper into the definition of media ecology, asking questions about "what makes a discipline" and turning to a few definitions from the Media Ecology Association. If you enjoyed today's episode,…
Why is it called Media Culture in a Digital Age? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
In this episode, we explore the grounding of this course in Media Ecology and try to define some of the major terms like "media" and "digital" that will crop up over the rest of the summer.
Introducing a new season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:31
The semester is over, so we have a little bit more time to revisit old ideas as we unwind from the pressures of the last few weeks, and what better way to do that then through archiving an old course? During this season…