

Semantic Reactions
Institute of General Semantics
Semantic Reactions is the official podcast of the Institute of General Semantics. We offer conversation and discussion, and readings and performances, on topic relevant to the discipline of general semantics, such as language and symbols, consciousness and culture, systems and ecology, media and technology, science and art, etc.
Episodes
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Nov 22, 2022 • 49min
Episode 3 Featuring Interviews with Susan Jasko and Stephanie Bennett
The third episode of Semantic Reactions, the official podcast of the Institute of General Semantics, features interviews of Susan Jasko of the University of Alabama, and Stephanie Bennett of Palm Beach Atlantic University, conducted by Lance Strate during the annual meeting of the National Communication Association in New Orleans, November 17th to 20th, 2022. The conversations range across topics such as science communication, the weather, policing, speech, civility, religion, language, and of course general semantics.

Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 2 Featuring an Interview with Christopher Mayer and Reading by Adeena Karasick
The second episode of Semantic Reactions, the official podcast of the Institute of General Semantics, features Christopher Mayer, author of How Do You Know: A Guide to Clear Thinking About Wall Street, Investing, and Life, and most recently, Dear Fellow Time-Binder: Letters on General Semantics, interviewed by Thom Gencarelli and Lance Strate, followed by a reading by celebrated poet Adeena Karasick from her latest book, Massaging the Medium: Seven Pechakuchas.

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode 1 Featuring an Interview with Nora Bateson
The first episdoe of Semantic Reactions, the official podcast of the Institute of General Semantics, features Nora Bateson, author, filmmaker, educator, and president of the International Bateson Institute, interviewed by Lance Strate and Michael Plugh. The episode begins with a reading from the first book by IGS founder Alfred Korzybski, Manhood of Humanity, originally published in 1921, read by Eva Berger. The episode concludes with a poetry reading by Martin Levinson from his recently published collection, Signal Reactions.


