Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Awkward Conversations About Uncomfortable Laughter

March 13, 2008 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 comments

A reprint of an essay by Henry Jenkins on Sarah Silverman that inspired the most comments in our publishing history.

Awkward Conversations About Uncomfortable Laughter

November 4, 2005 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology 67 comments

by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Is Sarah Silverman making racist jokes, or jokes about racism?

I WANT MY GEEK TV!

September 9, 2005 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7 comments

by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Global Frequency and the future of fan communities.

Why Fiske Still Matters

June 10, 2005 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology 9 comments

by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Despite Aniko Bodroghkozy’s claim that McChesney “rules”, Fiske still matters.

Television For Swing States

April 1, 2005 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7 comments

by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
How television can help to create common ground among citizens.

Affective Economics 101

September 20, 2004 Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology

by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Apprentice How many different ways is The Apprentice involved in branding? 1. The Brand as Protagonist: The Donald casts himself and his corporate empire as the series protagonists. In the Sept.23 episode, the Donald ascends down the escalator to a trumpet fanfare and then directs our eyes upwards to enjoy the […]