Michael ReileyThe Matrix of the MindForgetting about “the matrix” as it is often presented in pop culture as a cyberspace that can be engaged with directly, and focusing on…2 min read·Oct 8, 2021--1--1
Michael ReileyPantoumed Plutonium: A discussion of “Atomic Pantoum”Peter Meinke uses the form of the pantoum is his poem Atomic Pantoum to mirror the chain reaction of the splitting of plutonium nuclei, he…2 min read·Oct 4, 2021--2--2
Michael ReileyThe Allusion of Max HeadroomThe short story Max Headroom is a metaphor crafted by Harold Jaffe for the way in which privatized news sources craft their own reality…2 min read·Oct 4, 2021----
Michael ReileyThe InhumanityTo take a life is the polar opposite of a humanitarian effort, where there was once a human, a part of humanity, there is no more. The…2 min read·Sep 24, 2021----
Michael ReileyHaiku and ImageryThe Haiku is an ancient form of poetry, originating from Japan, and maintaining a structure of five syllables in the first line, seven in…2 min read·Sep 19, 2021--1--1
Michael ReileySetting and Atmosphere of Johnny Mnemonic“The mall runs forty kilometers from end to end, a ragged overlap of Fuller domes roofing what was once a suburban artery.” (Gibson, 25)…2 min read·Sep 19, 2021----
Michael ReileyThe Intersection of Emotions and TechnologyTechnology has become a more integral part of our lives over the past several decades, so much so that it has begun to invade our very…2 min read·Sep 17, 2021----
Michael ReileyBurning Chrome Character AnalysisIn the short story Burning Chrome by William Gibson we are introduced to several characters all of whom seem to be lost and seeking some…2 min read·Sep 13, 2021----
Michael ReileyThe GhazalThe Ghazal is a unique and interesting form of poem that traces its lineage back to early Arabic poets. The ghazal is a poem constructed of…2 min read·Sep 13, 2021--3--3
Michael ReileyWhere Do I Learn From?Just a brief introduction about myself and a few of my interests, please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments and have a…1 min read·Sep 11, 2021--4--4