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
Failing Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:02
What is the relationship between failure and time? With a nod to the work of Carlo Rovelli, this episode looks at some conceptualizations of time and their correlation with the aims of ancient rhetorical genres.
Failing up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:25
What does it mean, what does it really mean, to feel like a failure? Today I take you through a recent failure of my own, and attempt to make sense of what it has meant for me this past week.
That's Absurd! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:28
Today we bring the discussion back around to my favorite political philosopher, Albert Camus, and his short essay on the myth of Sysiphus.
Tragedy and Comedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:33
Today we talk about some of the implications of dramatic genre. What does it mean to view something as a tragedy or a comedy? Is it possible to create a modern tragedy? How does comedy change the world? Join in the discu…
Ethnodrama for Social Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
Today I try to explain why we normally include an "Ethnodrama" in the course "Rhetoric and Social Change."
Teaching Philosophy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
As we make the transition to remote teaching, I wanted to introduce you to my teaching philosophy. My focus here is on Malcolm Knowles concept of "Andragogy" or the teaching of adult learners. Let me know what questions…
Welcome to the internet! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:50
As we move our LCC courses online, I've set up a simple podcast so that I can keep in touch with all of you. Let me know what you want to hear about over the next 6 weeks and I'll do my best to accommodate!