by 553866pwpadmin | Jul 3, 2026 | From the Editor, Spring/Summer 2026, Uncategorized
Editor’s Column Social Media and the Shifting Semiotics of the Tiny Microphone If you have scrolled TikTok or Instagram over the past few years, you likely have been given information by content creators holding the tiniest possible microphones—perhaps very...
by 553866pwpadmin | Dec 15, 2025 | Fall/Winter 2025, From the Editor, Uncategorized
Editor’s Column Parasocial, Rage Bait, 6-7, and Slop: Reflecting on the 2025 Words of the Year Each year, several dictionaries select a “Word of the Year,” meant to capture the zeitgeist and define a cultural trend of the past 12 months. Interestingly, though...
by 553866pwpadmin | Jun 24, 2025 | From the Editor
Perry A. Reed, PhDFielding Graduate University Over the past year, I had the opportunity to lead a research project on “authentically inclusive representation” (AIR) with the Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA. CSS is an impact-driven organization led...
by 553866pwpadmin | Dec 16, 2024 | From the Editor
Applying CX/UX strategies to our methodologies Perry A. Reed, PhDmail@perryartreed.com In the corporate world, the fields of Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) have transformed how companies engage with people. Their tech-enabled methodologies, grounded...
by 553866pwpadmin | Dec 16, 2024 | From the Editor
Perry A. Reed, PhDmail@perryartreed.com Dear readers, Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of The Amplifier. In this edition, our Division 46 President, Dr. Grant J. Rich, offers his signature blend of historical insight and forward-thinking analysis, reflecting on...
by 553866pwpadmin | Jun 3, 2024 | From the Editor
Perry A. Reed, PhDmail@perryartreed.com As the incoming editor of The Amplifier Magazine, I sincerely hope you enjoy our Spring/Summer 2024 issue. I am indebted to the leadership and stewardship of Kathryn Stamoulis, Krishna Kumar, and all other past Amplifier editors...