New Media and Internet Drama
People don’t like change. We live in a time of mass media and constant flux, getting data in real-time. Every change that happens in the world is known instantly. Journalists do not have time to make sure that the information they present is accurate; getting a semi-coherent story out there before everyone else is vital […]
Culture War, Gentrification, and More
Michael Idov’s analysis of the culture war between the Hasidic community of Williamsburg and the relatively recent hipster influx points to the argument over bike lanes as an ancillary problem stemming from a deep rooted clash of cultures. The title, “The Clash of the Bearded Ones,” is humorous, and the article somehow manages to reach […]
