Knowledge transmission

John Dennen wonders whether the Leftist US press has transformed the political landscape with its new ideas, or is popular because it reflects the pre-existing sentiments of voters in a review of New Blue Media. Also this week, Charlie Winstanley muses on the role of science documentaries in educating the public, and is impressed by the human interest angle of BLAST!

Meanwhile, Deputy Editor of Time Out Rachel Halliburton gives a defence of the importance of discipline and formal training when it comes to learning music, following her presentation at the Culture Wars Forum last week; and Sharmini Brooks hopes British music projects emulate the success of those in Venezuela by being having a broader vision.

Also this week, reviews of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Lucky Seven in London theatre.

21 November 2008