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  • Teaching the Virtues — The Forerunner on 2009-03-10
    • At the beginning of the semester we studied a bit of moral theory, going over
      the strengths and weaknesses of Kantianism, utilitarianism, social contract
      theory and relativism
    • At the beginning of the semester we studied a bit of moral theory, going over
      the strengths and weaknesses of Kantianism, utilitarianism, social contract
      theory and relativism.
  • At Screening Parties for ‘Top Design,’ Contestants See Themselves as Others See Them - NYTimes.com on 2009-03-10
    • Top Design” is one of Bravo’s lesser-known competition shows, but it employs the
      same formula as the channel’s more successful “Project Runway” and “Top Chef.”
      Thirteen interior design professionals are selected to compete on the show,
      which consists of a series of often absurd challenges, leading to the judging
      scene, where every week one of the designers is named the winner, and another is
      sent home. The designer who survives the run receives a $100,000 cash prize and
      a four-page editorial spread in Elle Decor magazine. Like “Top Chef” and
      “Project Runway,” “Top Design” is all about process and buildup — will they
      finish in time? — and is filled with a combination of clever quips, catchphrases
      and campy drama.
      • Ron Rosenberg

        Ron Rosenberg on 2009-03-10

        There is a very specific formula for these reality competition shows: WHY is this format so compelling to us?

  • THE NEW SEASON TELEVISION; Primal Needs (Reality Edition) - New York Times on 2009-03-10
    • THE NEW SEASON TELEVISION; Primal Needs (Reality Edition)
      • Ron Rosenberg

        Ron Rosenberg on 2009-03-10

        Basically says that reality shows speak to specific primal needs of humans.

  • THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; With war as competition, the leading reality shows keep viewers but the second tier fades. - New York Times on 2009-03-10
    • Hit reality shows are ''for most people escapist television,''
      • Ron Rosenberg

        Ron Rosenberg on 2009-03-10

        "escapist television"...this is important

  • Emmy Nominations: They Give Awards to Reality Shows? (Just Kidding, ‘The Amazing Race’ Is Outstanding) - TV Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com on 2009-03-10

    • There are already several reality-show categories among the Emmys. And
      despite the growth in the genre, the same shows seem to show up as nominees.
      This year in the “outstanding reality competition” category, the same five shows
      are nominated for a second year in a row: “American Idol,” “Dancing With the
      Stars,” “Project Runway,” “The Amazing Race,” and “Top Chef.” (The CBS nominee,
      “The Amazing Race,” has won five years in a row.)

      • Ron Rosenberg

        Ron Rosenberg on 2009-03-10

        Reality-competition shows now even compose a category of the Emmys!

  • Speechifying: So-called hook up culture and the anti-feminists who love it - Feministing on 2009-02-24
    • prostitots."
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  • Football and American Identity - Google Book Search on 2009-02-24
  • Criminological Theories: Bridging ... - Google Book Search on 2009-02-24
  • Competition on 2009-02-24
    • Americans love Competition, it permeates everything we do
  • Through the Looking Glass: Class and Reality in Television on 2009-02-09
    • Our social position even influences our consumption of cultural products such as
      television programs. It is possible that different classes watch different
      programs, however, it is also possible that these classes watch the same
      programs, yet interpret them differently due to their class status.
    • That is, the experience of culture (and thus the meanings about our world that
      we derive from that culture) is dependent on our position in society.
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