Media Mothership

The Thing on the Fourble Board and Other Media Illusions: How We Perceive Reality Through Sound


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Why is the 1948 radio drama “The Thing on the Fourble Board” widely regarded as one of the best radio horror stories ever produced? We analyze how the story uses first-person narration, themes of isolation and madness, the unreliable narrator and the impact of voice acting, music and pacing to create a vivid and immersive atmosphere that terrifies and fascinates listeners.
We also discuss two intriguing news stories of how media can shape our perception of reality: Scientists use Age of Empires computer game to simulate ant warfare - ABC News, and Saw X's Editor Had the Cops Called on Him by Worried Neighbors (gizmodo.com).
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Media MothershipBy Craig Norris