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SNP’s word of the day: Transmodernism
by Sarah Nicole Prickett January 12, 2012

Illustration by Leiws Mirrett

Word: Transmodernism

Meaning: A development in thought following the period of postmodernism.

Usage: “We’re in Transmodern times now, since postmodernism is now mostly dead.” — a commenter on the Kurt Anderson essay we talked about last week

Posted in Andy Warhol, Celebrity, Kurt Anderson, Modernism, SNP's word of the day, The Matrix, Transmodernism

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SNP’s word of the day: Devolution
by Sarah Nicole Prickett January 6, 2012

Illustration by Lewis Mirrett

Word: Devolution

Meaning: The regressive evolution of (American) pop culture.

Usage: “You Say You Want a Devolution?” — Vanity Fair

Posted in Adele, Celebrity, Kurt Anderson, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mariah Carey, SNP's word of the day, Vanity Fair

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