What do myths, memes, and novels have in common? Structure. In this video, we explore the core ideas of structuralism and semiotics, guided by the work of Saussure, Lévi-Strauss, and Barthes. From ...

Abstract: The rapid digital transformation of urban environments is revolutionizing how cities manage infrastructure, governance, and citizen engagement. While numerous pilots on smart cities and ...

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? A growing number of scientists are suggesting that the idea that we are all living in a simulation may not be completely far-fetched. Simulation theory is the ...

Amy J. Cohen (Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law), Ilana Gershon (Rice University), & Joshua Babcock (Brown University) have posted Semiotic Determinacy: Sovereign Citizens' Approach to ...

A new physics paper takes a step toward creating a long-sought "theory of everything" by uniting gravity with the quantum world. However, the new theory remains far from being proven observationally.

Jiayi Lin is a digital artist based in London. Jiayi’s digital artworks deeply reflect on the complex relationship between cultural heritage, social critique, and future imagination within ...

ABSTRACT: This study employs the framework of semiotic theory to explore the application of semiotics in the landscape construction of rural vacation areas, using Sanhua Commune in Chaohu City as a ...

ABSTRACT: This study employs the framework of semiotic theory to explore the application of semiotics in the landscape construction of rural vacation areas, using Sanhua Commune in Chaohu City as a ...