Vanlife – Communication Generation

The Deeper Meaning in #Vanlife

ByRicky Wright January 19, 2023February 1, 2023

Although these articles are directed toward #vanlife many of the same issues could apply to YouTube sailing channels. #Vanlife and YouTube Sailing Channels The rise of the #vanlife and YouTube sailing channels have both captured the imagination of many people looking for an escape from the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle. Both movements have attracted individuals who…

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From the Creative Generation to the Hipsters

ByRicky Wright October 9, 2019February 25, 2020

There are two ads that both play intertextually on the hipster aesthetic to effectively create meaning. They are the Volkswagen’s Think Small by Doyle Dane Bernbach (1959) and Hungry Jacks Keeping It Real television ad by Clemenger BBDO (2017) in Sydney. The Think Small advertisement is responsible for initiating the creative generation in advertising…

Petri Dish – A sci-fi short story

ByRicky Wright May 27, 2019February 22, 2020

A girl called Delphia in a study In a bright and happy bedroom, Delphia, a primary school girl is sprinkled small fragments of bio-material into a petri dish. She watched the tiny fractals, made intelligent by a Wi-Fi connection, autonomously self-organize into various new tiny species of gadgets. The box revealed the toy was one…

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Exploring Gamification

ByRicky Wright March 22, 2019March 5, 2020

My recent experiences with gamification. [post_grid id=”1390″] 1) Connecting with the Community I started collaborating and gamifying the experience early on the #alm201 hashtag by introducing myself via video and then continued to contribute and respond to other students’ efforts. I responded to the layered quests Adam (our unit coordinator) set, and by liking, commenting,…

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The Democratising Potential of Celebrity and Cosmopolitan Solidarity

ByRicky Wright February 5, 2019February 19, 2019

The role celebrities play in promoting cosmopolitan values over communitarian tribalism was highlighted in the recent presidential inauguration of Donald Trump which was shunned by many A-list celebrities. This was contrasted with the widespread support for anti-Trump rallies like Alec Baldwin’s. Trump’s communitarian, tribal and divisive America first campaign strategy which was an affront to…

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You’re Fake Microcelebrity: Performing the Commodity of Authenticity

ByRicky Wright January 14, 2019May 31, 2019

This is my undergraduate video and exegesis attempt at understanding celebrity culture and authenticity. Also, see the follow-up article The Democratising Potential of Celebrity and Cosmopolitan Solidarity My video (below) opens with scenes from the French dystopian short film Logorama (2009) which is a critique on “the loss of real authenticity” in a world which…

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Celebrity and Ideology in #Vanlife

ByRicky Wright October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

The Wanderlust of #Vanlife (2015) examines the travelling and blogging movement established by Foster Huntington, who quit a Manhattan corporate job to travel full time in Volkswagen. Huntington says, “I felt like I was kind of pissing away my 20’s doing that” and changed to a more authentic way of making a living, documenting his…

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Vanlife, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Serendipity and Finding Purpose

ByRicky Wright July 13, 2018July 15, 2019

Question: You make some interesting points, though I do find myself finding a great deal of beautiful serendipity in media-making too… Thanks also to Adam Brown for sharing these ideas on Serendipity: Answer: Sure. A great insight you have presented to explore. Let’s think of serendipity as those happy accidents that seem to happen by…

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Vanlife Podcast Episode 2

ByRicky Wright June 20, 2018January 22, 2023

#Vanlife Movement Episode 2 of the Vanlife Culture Series The Wanderlust of #Vanlife (2015) examines the travelling and blogging movement established by Foster Huntington, who quit a Manhattan corporate job to travel full time in Volkswagen. Huntington says, “I felt like I was kind of pissing away my 20’s doing that” and changed to a…

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Passive Income, #Vanlife, and AI Communication Generation

ByRicky Wright June 9, 2018January 22, 2023

Introduction: What is Vanlife? “How do you make money on the road?” It is one of the most commonly asked questions by those who live in vans. There are many reasons why someone may choose to live this way: it’s cheaper, they want to reduce their environmental impact, they want more freedom, or they just…

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Making a Podcast

ByRicky Wright May 10, 2018February 14, 2021

This is Episode 1. in the Van life Culture series. Where we put the lens on the van life travelling and blogging movement established by Foster Huntington, who famously quit a Manhattan corporate job to travel, and blog full time in Volkswagen. 4 minutes 45 seconds + music. Reflecting on the Podcasting Process in 600…

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How van life compares to permaculture

ByRicky Wright January 1, 2018January 22, 2023

Van life and permaculture may seem like two very different ways of living, but they have some important similarities. Both van life and permaculture are centered around the idea of living a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. One of the key principles of permaculture is the concept of “care for the earth.” This means designing…