Hyperlinked

From Opinion Hyperlinked is a column written by Media Columnist Colin Angell, asking readers to think about how different types of media impact our lives, and how our lives impact media in turn. Put away the tinfoil hats — this is just about the digital age.

All in Hyperlinked

Four different information technologies — television, a radio, a landline and a smartphone all transmitting information, illustrated with sound or telecommunication waves radiated from each. The devices are all grey-brown, and placed on a turquoise background.

March 19

Hyperlinked: No, the bus does not sound like your playlist

Everywhere we go, we surround ourselves with music. But are our playlists actually inspiring — as they should be — or just white noise? Let your inner monologue find its voice more often, writes Media Columnist Colin Angell.

Colin Angell

February 10

Hyperlinked: Of course UBC is full of Redditors

Hand all the bookworms and budding scholars smartphones and bam: of course they’re on the nerdy social media, writes Colin Angell in the debut article in his column, "Hyperlinked."

Colin Angell, Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison