“Knowledge is not intended to fill minds – it is intended to open them” – George Siemens.
While the mass media can give us more information, not all of it amounts to greater knowledge.
Bloggers can provide a vital filter by giving a more personalised perspective. That’s one of the thoughts that has kept me motivated for the Postaday challenge (and I am pleased that I have at least made it to the end of January without missing a day – suckcess!!)
Individuals can give a unique slant on movies and books beyond simply relaying plot synopsises and opinions. I like for example the concept behind the Very Hungry Bookworm wordpress blog where books are reviewed and then viewed from a culinary angle.
Since music is such a recurring theme of this blog, and such a big part of my life, I have decided that in the future book and movie reviews I will try to answer some or all of the following questions: Continue reading
