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SUMMARY:Kafka the Hikikomori: Rethinking Decision\, Delay\, and Melancholy in Contemporary Life
DESCRIPTION:Department of Media Studies\, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA)\, SRM University-AP\, is hosting a talk titled “Kafka the Hikikomori:Decision\, Procrastination\, and Melancholy”. The talk invites audiences into a rich philosophical exploration of decision-making\, hesitation\, and the emotional realities of modern existence. \nThe session examines how acts of delay\, uncertainty\, and withdrawal shape human thought and behaviour. Rather than viewing procrastination or indecision as weaknesses\, the lecture frames them as meaningful conditions shaped by reflection\, possibility\, and the pressure of choice in contemporary life. \nConcept and Intellectual Context \nDrawing on the works of Franz Kafka\, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz\, and Gilles Deleuze\, the lecture places literature and philosophy into dialogue to rethink how decisions are formed. Kafka’s protagonists—often caught in cycles of waiting\, doubt\, and repetition—become figures through which modern psychological and social conditions can be understood. \nLeibniz’s reflections on deliberation and hesitation are revisited to examine how thought itself can suspend action. Deleuze’s reinterpretation of decision as struggle rather than assertion opens up a different way of understanding agency—not as a moment of certainty\, but as a process shaped by time\, repetition\, and difference. The talk also engages ideas associated with Félix Guattari to consider how identity\, environment\, and social structures influence our ability to act. \nCentral to the lecture is the contemporary phenomenon of hikikomori\, or extreme social withdrawal. Reading Kafka through this lens\, the session explores how isolation\, introspection\, and emotional fatigue shape modern subjectivity. Decision emerges not as a simple exercise of willpower\, but as something fragile\, delayed\, and negotiated within a complex web of internal and external pressures. \nSpeaker \nJoff P N Bradley\nFull Professor of English and Philosophy at Teikyo University\, Tokyo. His research spans cinema studies\, post-media theory\, Deleuze studies\, educational philosophy\, and Japanese cultural contexts. With extensive international academic engagement\, his work explores how philosophy intersects with technology\, media\, and contemporary social life. \nWhy This Talk Matters \nIn a world defined by constant decision-making\, information overload\, and growing social isolation\, this lecture asks urgent questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to hesitate in an age that demands speed and productivity?\nCan procrastination be understood as a philosophical condition rather than a personal failure?\nHow do repetition\, reflection\, and self-awareness reshape our capacity to act?\nWhat might it mean to interrupt cycles of melancholy and reclaim agency?\n\nBy connecting philosophy\, literature\, and contemporary lived experience\, the session offers new ways to understand emotional life\, intellectual struggle\, and the complexities of modern subjectivity. \nAudience \nThis lecture is open to students\, researchers\, faculty\, and anyone interested in philosophy\, literature\, media studies\, psychology\, and contemporary cultural thought. It will be particularly relevant for those exploring questions of decision-making\, procrastination\, self-reflection\, and the experience of living in an increasingly introspective and disconnected world.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/kafka-the-hikikomori-rethinking-decision-delay-and-melancholy-in-contemporary-life/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Media Studies
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SUMMARY:Media Studies Guest Lecture on Numbers to Narrative: Telling Stories with Data
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Media Studies is organising a Guest Lecture titled\, Numbers to Narrative: Telling Stories with Data. The guest lecture will feature Ms Areena Arora\, Data Journalist & Editorial Coder\, The Hindu and Mr Dhrumil Mehta is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. The primary objective of the lecture is to intersect data and storytelling by showcasing how data can be transformed into compelling narratives \nAbout the Speakers: \nMr Dhrumil Mehta:\nDhrumil Mehta is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. He teaches courses in Columbia’s three-semester Data Journalism M.S. program and is also a Visiting Associate Professor in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.\nPreviously\, Dhrumil was a Database Journalist at FiveThirtyEight\, where he built databases\, scrapers\, bots\, and interactive graphics alongside reporting and writing about elections\, public opinion and media. \nMs Areena Arora:\nMs Areena Arora holds a Master of Science in Data Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University. Currently\, she is serving as an Editorial Coder at The Hindu in Chennai. Ms Areena previously worked as a Data & Investigative Journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel\, where she won first place for education reporting in Tennessee in 2022.\nShe has also worked as Senior Sub-Editor at Glance and played a pivotal role in leading a global team of editors to present news to millions. She has also held positions at Reuters\, Idaho Press-Tribune\, and has taken on leadership roles in various university programmes\, including serving as Head Student Coordinator for Ohio Wesleyan University’s International Student Ambassador Programme. \nMs Areena’s cross-disciplinary skills in data journalism\, editorial judgment\, and a commitment to community engagement make her a prominent figure in the field of journalism. You can explore her work at The Transcript\, where she also took on managing editor responsibilities\, demonstrating her talent in both reporting and design. \nTheir expertise will offer an insightful experience to all the participants.\nWe look forward to your active participation.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/media-studies-guest-lecture-on-numbers-to-narrative-telling-stories-with-data/
LOCATION:C-503\, C V Raman Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental News,Events,Homepage Events,Media Studies
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SUMMARY:SRM University-AP to Host International Conference on New Media and its Publics in India
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Media Studies and Department of Liberal Arts are proud to present “A Two-Day International Conference on New Media and Its Publics in India\,” scheduled for April 18-19\, 2024. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be a dynamic exploration of the evolving landscape of new media and its influence on the diverse public in India. \nThe conference will feature a rich tapestry of sessions\, round table discussions\, enlightening presentations\, and invaluable networking opportunities\, providing a platform for scholars\, practitioners\, and enthusiasts to engage in stimulating dialogue and exchange perspectives on the intersection of new media and its impact on the public sphere in India. \nFrom digital storytelling to social media dynamics\, the event will delve into emerging trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within the realm of new media\, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted influence on the Indian publics. \nThe conference aims to shed light on the democratisation of information\, the role of new media in shaping public opinion\, and the implications of digital communication for various societal sectors. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives\, the event seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of new media and its role in shaping the Indian public discourse. \nDon’t miss this exceptional opportunity to be part of a thought-provoking discourse that is set to shape the future of new media in India!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/srm-university-ap-to-host-international-conference-on-new-media-and-its-publics-in-india/
LOCATION:Mini Auditorium
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