CBD CONTENT INDEX
part 1. Communication Theory & Information Literacy
part 2. CBD's Holistic Model of Communication Design - Elemental Strategy
part 3. The Craft of Communication - Language as Currency
content in development until summer 2022
part 1. COMMUNICATION THEORY & INFORMATION LITERACY
- encompasses the following -
COMMUNICATION THEORY
philosophy of communication | communication is constant and continual | our interface | mechanics | sender & receiver | messaging | linguistics | cross-cultural communication | what is communication | what is information | communication styles, traditions & standards | sign languages | etiquette and formality | communication hygiene | bio-communication | translation | nuance & subtlety
SEMIOTICS
meta | linguistic relativity | pragmatics | syntax | discourse | the language game | semiosphere | meta-narrative | emergence | encoding and decoding | interpretation | culture | meaning | information | signs and symbols | connotation denotation annotation | signification | social engineering | architecture of belief | information modelling | conceptual frameworks | the lens | metaphor | structuralism | post-modernism | representation | humour | read between the lines | deconstruction | glissement | intertextuality | palimpsest | pop | we conceal as we reveal
HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION & REPRESENTATION
anthropology of language | history of images | the power of story | yin and yang | you've got mail | telecommunications | photography & abstraction | what happened: oral vs recorded history | mythology | the alphabet: written language | libraries | legacy: i was here | paper | etymology | distinction: the power of a name
DIGITAL SPACE
cyber-semiotics | SEO | AI | algorithms | security & safety | social media | platforms & channels | data storage structures | programming | search engines | online etiquette | the cloud | digital literacy | the screen | age of information | artificial intelligence | virtual reality | surveillance
MASS MEDIA
hegemony | dissemination | framing and culture creation | mass media | culture coding and creation | the dream | social engineering | positioning and definition | collective consciousness | paradigms | the gaze | advertising | information hierarchies | radio | iconography | the news | entertainment | mainstream vs fringe psychology | politics and communication | centralization & decentralization of information | publicity | talking heads
CONSCIOUSNESS & COGNITION
NLP | hypnosis | core belief engineering | neurology and meaning | filters | kaleidoscopes | perspective | perception | mirrors and magnifying glasses | language and consciousness: humanity's conceptual universe | models of cognition | neurodiversity and communication | words and the brain: the relationship between words and thought | neurology and culture | brain quadrants and information processing | mindfulness in communication | neuroprogramming & neuromarketing | subliminal communication | change the channel | talk therapy
METAPHYSICAL
prayer | affirmation | invocation | spell-crafting | mantras | the power and magic of words | cosmology | subtle language | esoteric communications | the power of silence | grammar & glamour | alchemy | throat chakra | quantum communication | light keys | inter-dimensional communication: channeling & mediumship | elementals of communication | the language of numbers
SECURITY & SELF DEFENCE
discernment | encryption | universal language | light language | hacking | cybersecurity | privacy | the power of secrets | ownership & copyright | information vs misinformation | hack mechanics of manipulation & toxic communication | lies and distortion | hear no evil speak no evil see no evil | blockchain | slander, framing, rumour and gossip | Smart contracts | transparency | coercion
MANAGING INFORMATION FLOWS
experience | question | research | organization | synthesis | analysis | assessment | decision | dissemination | critical thinking & reasoning | communication logistics | models | concepts | theories | data vs facts | ideas | spectrums | significance & insignificance | discretion | summary: the higher level | holistic vs sequential | deriving insight | subjectivity & objectivity | what to trust: when does information become truth and who says so | scientific method | memory | sourcing information | framing, bias and agenda | birds eye view | reflection | the 5 Ws and how
part 2. COMMUNICATIONS BY DESIGN'S HOLISTIC MODEL OF COMMUNICATION
- elemental considerations & strategic principles -
ETHER & ENERGY: communication & your life force
quantum field - frequency - attunement - vibrational elements
resonance | frequency | alignment | consistency | animation | activation | rhythm | presence | polarity | magnetism | vibration | compelling | coherence | attraction | charisma | set the tone | resonance | attunement | communication moves energy | vitality | layering | continuity
AIR & THOUGHT: communication & your mind wiring
psyche - intellect - understanding - mental elements
framing and positioning | messaging | narrative structure | education | information | wit | channels | simplicity | transmission | focused | accuracy | education | informational | clarity | direct | less is more: precision & concision | persuasion | definition | verbal acuity | repetition | sequential and holistic
FIRE & WILL: communication & your core essence
spirit - soulfulness - depth of direction - purposeful elements
mission vision values | purposeful | collective consciousness | reputation | legacy | value | impact | credibility | intent | conviction | integrity | inspiration | direction | leadership | alignment | relevance | understanding | transformation | language as currency | responsibility | navigation | story | the universal | influence
WATER & FEELINGS: communication & your heart space
sentimentality - reception - connection - emotional elements
community | relationships | inclusion and exclusion | belonging | authenticity | relatability | establishing trust | osmosis of care | feeling and vibration | romance | personal | testimonial | engagement | compassion | non-violent communication | lubrication | connection | bonding | love languages | healing communication | reception | the tribe | responding vs reacting | emotional freedom technique
EARTH & MATTER: communication & your body
form - structure - sensation - physical elements
form & function | expression | delivery | body language | visibility | sensory | desire | stimulation | experience | nonverbal elements of a text | stand out | creativity | entertainment | mobilization | behavioural science | activation | attraction | attention | instinct | alluring | harmonious | beauty & attention | sensation | aesthetics | embodiment
part 3. THE CRAFT OF COMMUNICATION
- language as currency in writing, speech, and design -
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
tell me about yourself | resume | cover letter | navigating the professional digital space | look great on Zoom | negotiation | persuasion | leadership in communication | social capital & influence | collaboration & coordination | diplomacy & tact | building trust: discretion, protection and follow through | networking | mediation | contracts | legalese | briefing: how to analyze a text quickly and effectively | interviews | client relations | emotional intelligence
WRITING
content creation | blog | editorial | social media | emails | write like you speak | copywriting | technical | corporate | language | scriptwriting | reports | proposals & submissions | editing | storytelling
PRESENTATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING
relaxation | star power: why you | listening | energetic leadership | captivation | spotlight: attract and hold the focus | embodiment | raise the energy | speak to the space | look like a star in pictures | expression | personal vs stage presence | personal style: self presentation & polish | first impression | erase the middle man | using humour | care so they will too | prepare a presentation | delivery technique | projection | script analysis | overcome nerves and shyness | image consulting | headshots
BIO MECHANICS
poise | composure | the mask | expression | nonverbal elements of communication | gesture | rhythm | body language
YOUR VOICE
diction | intonation | pacing | melody | consonants & vowels | expression | volume | the opposite solution | whisper | hold the tone | your authentic voice | timbre | juicy or dry | the beat | everyone can sing | become an engaging speaker
DESIGN
style | images | colour | geometry | texture | space | sound | scent | touch | sound and meaning | acoustics | typography
MARKETING
creative strategy | call to action | seduction | market positioning | visibility | social media | target audience | needs and desires | inbound & outbound | culture-based marketing | brand assets | keyword optimization | public relations | campaigns | content marketing | digital vs print space | affiliation | social media | SEO
CONTENT CREATION
creative | ideation | development | coordination and implementation | video | multi-media content | optimization | data analytics | content management | storyboarding | user experience | content index architecture
BRAND DEVELOPMENT
archetypes | key message | core narrative | brand identity | set the tone | embodiment | corporate mythology | cosmology: your brand is a universe | brand story | vision | values | mission | strategy
