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Brenna Lynch posted a new activity comment on Humanities Commons 5 years ago
As discussed in the blog post, the “ivory tower” is seen as a separation from the world. This “tower” will seclude things from the harsh realities of life to as a form of protection. Some public humanities scholars are afraid to leave their ivory tower because it is comfortable there for them and they are fearful to speak out on the topics researc…[Read more]
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Brenna Lynch posted a new activity comment on Humanities Commons 5 years ago
Hi Jen!
I really enjoyed reading your post. I agree so strongly with your first point about sharing your process. It can be scary because society has become very judgemental and critical. These standards have been created that everyone must live up too and if you don’t, you are frowned upon. I feel as if sharing a completed process can be l…[Read more]
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thank you Brenna!
I felt like the small businesses example helped me put the idea of sharing your story/process into a less-terrifying light and your response brings out the benefits of sharing the process along with the finished product. your statement that hearing others’ stories inspiring you is exactly what scholars and the general public…[Read more]
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Brenna Lynch posted a new activity comment on Humanities Commons 5 years ago
Hi Shannon!
I really enjoyed reading your blog post. I think you made some very strong points here. I too agreed with Lubar’s article more and felt that my confusion with public humanities was clarified. I like how you included that quote. It is important that we continue to build on the organizations already established in communities i…[Read more]
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Brenna Lynch posted a new activity comment on Humanities Commons 5 years ago
When interpreting what digital public humanities is, I started by focusing on the word “humanities.” Humanities is studying human culture through artifacts and history. When adding digital public to this, I analyze it as representing these ideas digitally in ways that text is not able to be used. Digital public humanities is using technology and…[Read more]
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Hi Brenna,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I agree that – at least according to Lubar – public humanities might entail a focus shift from working inwardly to outwardly. Many humanities scholars can feel isolated in their research, but, by shifting to public work, we are required to work with others and engage with others’ perspectives.…[Read more]
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Hi, Brenna, I really like how you interpret digital public humanities from the word “humanities”. Lubar’s article focus on humanities more. For example, in the seven rules, he points out that humanities programs try to integrate into an existing community rather than create one. He also compares humanities with existing public art operating modes…[Read more]
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Brenna Lynch's profile was updated on Humanities Commons 5 years ago
Open access, open source, open to all
Hi Brenna! I really enjoyed how you mentioned the similarities between the ivory tower’s idea of seclusion and societies harsh opinions. Due to what is occurring today, I feel that these methods of public humanities can relate. A lot of what is going on in our world is happening behind closed doors, and more importantly behind screens. Social m…[Read more]
Hi Shannon!
Thank you for commenting on my post. I totally agree that public humanities is a great representation of the difference of “accessible” and “available” information. With the internet, once it is posted you can not go back and delete it. It will always be out there forever so it is important to be smart and safe when deciding on what…[Read more]
Hi Brenna,
Thanks for sharing this response!
I also liked Shumway’s discussion of pop culture, and how the public’s interest in examining and discussing pop culture could potentially be a way “in” for humanities scholars to engage the public. I’m interested in hearing why exactly you included the Shumway quote you chose about how humanities…[Read more]