days when I learn something new.
Especially days where I learn new words.
Logocracy is the rule of, or government by, words. It is derived from
the Greek λόγος (logos) – “word” and from κράτος (kratos) – to
“govern”. The term can be used either positively, ironically or
negatively.
Logocracy: A kingdom made of words. If you know anything about the
integration of media in our culture, you will know that logos play a
very large part in our experience, and therefore, create a large part
of our existence.
* Videocracy – the power of the image, an important modern extension
to logocracy but also a potential opposing force.[10]
Videocracy: A kingdom made of images. Given the penetration of moving
images into our psyches, I’d say they make up our existence…