First Chapter Response

I enjoyed the way that this was written to an extent, but this sort of writing style is too easy to swallow and digest. I'm used to reading things that require deciphering. I also enjoy that style of writing much more, personally. The titles bothered me a little--references to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as well as Hannibal Rising--they unsettle me. So many references to pop culture, while this book is attempting to demonstrate the importance of the right side of the brain. Something doesn't add up. I never saw the right side of the brain as being the less of the two. I already knew that they had to work in conjunction. Perhaps I enjoy studying things of this ilk far too much, hence, why I was unimpressed with the first chapter. I believe that it will develop into an enjoyable and engrossing read as chapters are passed and time goes on. It relates to New Media because it speaks of the future in terms of artistic and cultural strides. I feel that this book will layer upon itself to form a deeper, more crisp presentation of it's point--for now, however, this first chapter just delivered a plate of the basics with a side of pop culture.

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