Trans/Formations: Optimus Prime, Culture, Magic, and Playing at War
"But what is it about the myth of this particular character, Optimus Prime, which enchants so to the point of taking his name? Why is Optimus Prime fascinating enough to warrant 20 years of his existence as a popular and profitable toy, with nearly 60 variations to his name? What type of strange magic has occurred, by which an arrangement of molded plastic and screws, stickers and paint, has itself transformed?"

At Play in the Fields of Representation
"How is information being presented? What bearing does the position of the author have upon a representation, and to what degree does the utilization and incorporation of 'fact' and 'fiction' affect the creation and consumption of information? Is there such a thing as truly accurate representation?"

Celebrating What? An Investigation into the Heart of Disney’s Darkness
"What is the fascination with the Disney town named Celebration? Why are people willing to pay more than the norm to live in a community with the Disney tag sewed to its backside? Why are people living in Celebration so willing to sign away their basic rights as homeowners, so enthusiastic to 'live in an area that looks like it does around EPCOT'?"

Living in Delray Beach
"The city of Delray Beach, Florida represents a world of two distinct realities for two distinct groups of people: those of upper income and those of middle to low income. The current trends that are shaping the downtown section of this city of over 50,000 inhabitants are both wonderful and tragic—depending on whom you ask."

Evolution of Space Transport: Establishing Frames
"Specifically, this transformation involves taking real elements, converting them into fictional elements, then re-presenting them under the guise of non-fiction."

Mimesis
"Mimesis as an ape. Mimesis as a flash. Mimesis as magic, as spirit, mimesis as the RCA Victor dog. Mimesis as Cuna shaman and Western explorer, seeing each other’s reflection in the eyes of the Other. Mimesis as instigator of Panamanian revolution. Mimesis as the blue light bulb..."