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Shane Tilton, Ph.D.

@silnan.bsky.social
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Former Irene Casteel Endowed Chair at Ohio Northern University Studies journalism, memes, and gaming Parliamentarian-at-large

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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My latest posting on Cyber Means Pilot is how #Zettelkasten influenced my adaptation of my Ph.D. Journal into my modern knowledge organizational system. Check it out at shanetilton.com.
The digitally created image of a gondola on a sea of code facing a sky of static. In the middle of the sea is the digital representation of the Towel of Babel with a screen on it showing a card catalog system with the text below the tower saying "Primer of My Zettelkasten Practices"
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Primer of My Zettelkasten Practices An attempt for explain how I organized my thoughts and assets into one central system that is mostly based on the Zettelkasten system.
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Primer of My Zettelkasten Practices
An attempt for explain how I organized my thoughts and assets into one central system that is mostly based on the Zettelkasten system.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I finally had a chance to collect my thoughts about #ICA2026 and being named a Shortlisted Finalist for the ICA Popular Media and Culture Outstanding Book of the Year.
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Finding Focus Among the Inequalities: A Reflection of the ICA 2026 Annual Conference
The week or so after being named as a Shortlisted Finalist for “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” for the ICA Popular Media and Culture Outstanding Book of the Year at the 2026 International Communication Association’s Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa has given me a chance to reflect on all of the wonderful panels and see how those presentations fit into my research on…
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
I know this is a long shot, but… Dear @themountaingoats.bsky.social person, Did Mr. John Darnelle get the copy of “Meme Life” that was left for him in Columbus?
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you kindly to @hss.springernature.com for all of their support over the years.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Just in case you were wondering about my trip to #ICA2026 and Cape Town… www.linkedin.com/posts/shanet...
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Tilton’s “Digital Culture” Recognized by the ICA Popular Media and Culture Internet Division. Cape Town, South Africa- Ohio Northern University Professor of Multimedia Journalism Shane Tilton was one...
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
“Digital Culture in the Platform Era” by @springernature.com was just added to their “Digital Collection” sale. The eBook is current $12.99 (or 12.99 in other currencies as well). If you haven’t got it yet, now would be a good time to get it. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
“Digital Culture in the Platform Era” (published by @springernature.com) allowed me to focus on 6 personality types that tend to drive Internet celebritism. My latest post shows how the framework I crafted in my book can be expanded and organized for future research. shanetilton.com/refining-the...
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
If possible, could you repost this? It helps show that my work is cared by others. Thanks :)
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
For this month, @springernature.com has a sale on my book “Digital Culture in the Platform Era.” Ebooks are $34.99 with the coupon code EMP30. Go to link.springer.com/book/10.1007... to check out the book & learn more. There are options if you just want a chapter, like “The Democratization of Fame.”
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The @springernature.com massive sale is over for “Digital Culture in the Platform Era.” However if you type in the code “special10off” at checkoff, you can still get 10% off all of their books. Check it out at link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
There is one more day left on @springernature.com Cyber Sale on “Digital Culture in the Platform Era.” It will be $17.99 until 11:59p November 30th. Get it now before the cost goes back up to $50. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Dear #NCA2025 Friends, @springernature.com has also added “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” to the NCA discounts for paperback. You can get it for around $50 with the code NCA25. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Those that still haven’t got “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” will be happy to know that @springernature.com has put it on one of their flash sales. It is currently $17.99. Get it before the price goes back to the $49.99. You can purchase it at: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Dear friends, those still looking to get a copy of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" can buy a copy for 30% off. It's now $45 for the softcover and $34.99 for the ebook with the coupon code HAL30 from @springernature.com. Go to link.springer.com/book/10.1007... and check it out.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
I decided to highlight my @ohionorthern.bsky.social #Spring2026 semester courses “Adaptive Media Production” focuses on applying the best technical and aesthetic practices to audio and video works based on identifying the audience, purpose, genre, and context for that given work.
A black and white photo with a camera lens and lens flare throughout the picture with the following text superimposed on the photo: “CAMS 1211:
Adaptive Media Production, Learn the technical and aesthetic aspects of  creating compelling content and other mediated works, CRN: 34904 / Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-10:45a / Freed 133, For more information, email Dr. Tilton”
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Hey friends if you enjoyed my walkthrough my book over the past two weeks and you wanted to support my work, there are three things you can do…
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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Didn’t know this! Do you know how many years I pined for jstor access! Yes I am a giant nerd who pines for academe leave me alone with my papers and books
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com’s release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The New Branded Self" helps define who we might be online in the next decade. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
A galaxy background with a man's silhouette in front on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Preparing for the next few years is seeing us moving to a “Decade of Digital Cool,” where online interactions should be more reserved but the ways we connect will seem more professional and polished.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Democratization of Fame" explains the role of authenticity in the era of artificiality. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
A couple holding a camera while on a beach with a blurred sky background on a PowerPoint slide with the text: We are better equipped (maybe not prepared) to share those narratives that means something to us, thus getting recognized based on being talented storytellers and skillful at community building.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Streaming as a Convergent Model for Modern Broadcasting" looks at how we can become "one-person television studios" thanks to the advances in platforms. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Camera shooting an esport athlete streaming his gameplay in front of a computer on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Streaming allows the average Internet user to perform the same media practices as traditional celebrities on the microscale of a mediated platform and broadcast to an audience.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Postings as Signs in the Collective Hallway" explains how we engage with the digital public sphere through what we share. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Big happy family having breakfast outdoors while one person is taking a photo with their phone on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Postings act as a publication outlet for the celebrity to share their content and a bulletin board outlet for the community to react to the celebrity’s content or as a means to share meaningful content with the communities that we care about.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com‘s release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Building a Community Through Group Chats" focuses on small group communication practices online and how power and leaders are created in those spaces. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Group chats cultivate a sense of community by allowing fans to come together in small groups with their favorite celebrity, interact with one another, and share their experiences as they relate to the celebrity the community has a common bond over.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Intimate Dynamics of Direct Messaging" shows how the average Internet user can learn the purposes behind these direct conversations. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Businessman standing against concrete wall checking phone on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Direct messages mimics interpersonal communication online while giving the celebrity the ability to use mediated works as needed.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Serenity, Creativity, and Spirituality of Inspirational Content" highlights the power of comedy and drama online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Close up of hip hop dance crew filming video for social media on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Entertaining purposeful content allows the creator to craft creative works that can interact with their audience by gratifying and engaging them based off of how the creator uses their creative works.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Serenity, Creativity, & Spirituality of Inspirational Content" explores how mindfulness & embracing the sacred helps us deal with doomscrolling online link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Black pastor working on laptop from his office on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Inspiring purposeful content allows the creator to energize and galvanize a community around a common idea, which can focus on getting the audience to be focused on their serenity, creativity, and spirituality.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I'm highlighting a chapter every day. "How Internet Celebrities Convince Their Audiences to Act" dives into the models of argumentation Internet users can develop online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Young person recording a video at home with smartphone on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Persuasive purposeful content allows the creator to argue for a position they want the audience to believe and value and/or drive them to act for a cause beyond themselves.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I'm going over 1 chapter. "Amplifying Knowledge Through Informative Content Creation" focuses on descriptive, definitional, demonstrative, & explanatory communication online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Confident businessman presenting financial data while recording for a professional vlog on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Informative purposeful content allows the creator to present facts and other logical pieces of information to create knowledge in the audience’s mind via logos-driven messaging.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com soon releasing #SxSW26 lineups, I'm going over 1 chapter/day. "The Expertise of Nanocelebrities" explains the role that academic credentials play in Internet communication. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Middle aged Caucasian woman being interviewed on camera in office setting on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Nanocelebrities based on their scholarship and professional expertise help us express knowledge online so that it can be the most impactful to a given audience (Tilton, 2011).
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com is soon releasing the lineups for #SxSW26, I'm focusing on one chapter. "The Novelty of Platform Superstars" describes why Twitch streamers represent a community of practice. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Latin man gaming on his PC during a live stream on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Platform superstars develop the fame via one specific website, thus help us understand how to functionally communicate on those sites based on their technical prowess (Burgess & Green, 2018).
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com #SxSW26 lineups, I'm posting about one chapter a day. "The Discourse of Opinion Leaders" goes over how to frame discussions and move audiences towards social change. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Composite photo collage of happy girl activist hold megaphone scream agitation protest placard fist hand isolated on painted background on a PowerPoint slide with the text: Opinion leaders act as our online voices for the societal issues that we care about (Valente & Davis, 1999).Jasper the black kitten is snoozing on a wooden table for the “Cat Tax.”
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
To promote Springer's release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era," I'm highlighting key points from the book. "The Rise of the Internet Influencer" describes how fashion designers, authors, and political figures were the pre-Internet models for influencers. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
A photo montage of Jeffrey Star, James Charles, NikkieTutorials, Bretman Rock, Manny Mua, Kathleen Lights,Huda Beauty, Desi Perkins, & Nyma Tang wearing makeup.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era," I'm highlighting some central concepts. "The Era of the Post-postmodern Celebrity" examines if Homer Simpson is the perfect example of the post-postmodern celebrity & what that means. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
A PowerPoint slide with Homer Simpson disappearing into the bushes on the right and Focus Questions as the title with the following text: Who is the sender and who is the receiver in this clip?
What does the meme represent?
What “cultural capital” / information is needed in order to understand this meaning of the meme?
What are the issues associated with this clip?
What does this clip say about the power of memetic communication?
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Great news for those still looking for a copy of "Digital Culture," @springernature.com is releasing the MyCopy Softcover for $39. It is a great way to see why personality, content, and reach will be the focus of digital communication for the near future. Details at link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
My latest book “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” talk about the 6 personalities of celebrities. From traditional celebrities to memetic celebrities. Check it out at link.springer.com/book/10.1007.... Please share this, even if you can’t get it so @springernature.com knows people are interested.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
With two months until release of my latest book, "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I still have people asking me what the easiest way is to get the book. The best way would be from your local bookshop. The second best is from @springernature.com: link.springer.com/book/9783031... .
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
I am officially updating Tilton’s Laws of the Academic Universe #38: The universe is held together by chicken wire, bubblegum, duct tape, WD40, spite, a good night’s rest, and a cup of tea. Please do not pick at any of these support structures.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Registration is now open for #MediaFest25! Join SPJ, @collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com
A cream background social card. On the left, it says Register Now in big red letters. The logo for MediaFest25 is in the middle.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
To my @icacat.bsky.social friends that are at @icahdq.bsky.social #ICA2025, please stop by the Palgrave Macmillan/ @springernature.com booth (#202) to see getting a review/desk copy of my newest book “Digital Culture in a Platform Era.” #ICA25
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Lal @lallysup.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Today is the day! The good, the bad, and the stigmatizing: Drug use in games at 6:30 in the Arachnid theater with @celestes-psych.bsky.social , @wanderingshrink.bsky.social , and @silnan.bsky.social . #PAXEast #PAXEast25
Opening slide for pax east panel The good, the bad, and the stigmatizing: Drug use in games.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I am very happy to announce my latest book "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" will be released in September. The wonderful Holly Sue McCoy crafted the cover art for the book. Check it out at: link.springer.com/book/9783031...
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Digital Culture in the Platform Era
This textbook uses the roles of celebrities in society to frame discussions about digital culture in the platform era.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
A wonderful creative expression to celebrate #DavidBowieDay.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Last day of #NCA2024 and the Game Studies division has one more panel. Go to Sheraton Bayside B (4th fl.) to hear “Supporting a Greater Regard of Tabletop Gaming” at 9:30a.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The second day of #NCA2024 is filled with energy. Sadly had to miss the Game Studies meeting, but glad the meetings and panels are going great.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
I am happy to say those that couldn’t attend my lecture on how I became the “meme dude” can see it on YouTube at youtu.be/xz9cxuQfmWs?...
Dr. Shane Tilton standing behind a podium and in front of a screen with the words Dr. Shane’s Love or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Meme and a picture of his face superimposed over Slim Pickens riding the bomb from the Dr. Strangelove movie.
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Look like everyone is rushing back to this site. Did something happen?
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Check out @ohionorthern's Total Eclipse feed with the brilliant Dr. Jason Pinkney (our professor of Astronomy) here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=My7e...
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 22/02/2024
“However, the change to streaming has removed one of the oldest independent radio stations from the airwaves. The spectrum that radio broadcasts on is a limited resource. What a community chooses to keep on the air reflects that city’s voice.” www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
My latest article focuses on how to use content considerations, cultural markers, intellectual properties, and visual components to analyze the impact of memes. Check it out: shanetilton.com/the-four-ter...
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The Four Terms of Memetic Analysis
Memes (unlike other works of digital culture) tend to be shared among friends, family, and colleagues because they are immensely rich, complex in their messaging, and have elements that resonate wi…
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Shane Tilton, Ph.D. @silnan.bsky.social · 30/11/2023
I will be at the @geektherapeutics booth this weekend for @officialpax_ Unplugged to celebrate “Meme Life” Top Book honors. Stop by the booth to say hi.
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