@ajzewski.bsky.social
My favorite theory has to be Cognitive Dissonance. It basically explains why we bend over backwards to make our choices “make sense” 😂 I see it in myself and everyone around me. It’s super real and kind of hilarious. Example: "girl math" #UTcommtheory
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My favorite theory has to be Cognitive Dissonance. It basically explains why we bend over backwards to make our choices “make sense” 😂 I see it in myself and everyone around me. It’s super real and kind of hilarious. Example: "girl math" #UTcommtheory
My biggest takeaway is that we communicate way more intentionally than we think. Even when it's through silence, emojis, and timing. Everything sends a message. #UTcommtheory
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My biggest takeaway is that we communicate way more intentionally than we think. Even when it's through silence, emojis, and timing. Everything sends a message. #UTcommtheory
After watching that algorithm video, I think Agenda-Setting Theory still holds up. Algorithms decide what feels “important,” and my timeline definitely shapes what I pay attention to. Wild how personalized the agenda has become. #UTcommtheory
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
After watching that algorithm video, I think Agenda-Setting Theory still holds up. Algorithms decide what feels “important,” and my timeline definitely shapes what I pay attention to. Wild how personalized the agenda has become. #UTcommtheory
The conversation around PBS funding cuts totally took over my feed. Seeing Sesame Street pulled into the debate really got people talking about how much we rely on free educational TV. #UTcommtheory
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CPB says it is shutting down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress — marking the end of a nearly six-decade era in which it fueled the...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The conversation around PBS funding cuts totally took over my feed. Seeing Sesame Street pulled into the debate really got people talking about how much we rely on free educational TV. #UTcommtheory
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My parasocial fave is Grace from Monte Carlo. I relate so much to her work ethic and her craving for something bigger than her small-town routine. Following her story gives me a little boost of motivation and that “go for it” energy when life feels too routine. #UTcommtheory
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
My parasocial fave is Grace from Monte Carlo. I relate so much to her work ethic and her craving for something bigger than her small-town routine. Following her story gives me a little boost of motivation and that “go for it” energy when life feels too routine. #UTcommtheory
I chose Disney because of how their movies shape ideas of “happily ever after” and what romance or family should look like. Their stories become the baseline for a lot of kids growing up. #UTcommtheory
a bride and groom from the princess and the frog are standing next to each other on a red carpet
ALT: a bride and groom from the princess and the frog are standing next to each other on a red carpet
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November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I chose Disney because of how their movies shape ideas of “happily ever after” and what romance or family should look like. Their stories become the baseline for a lot of kids growing up. #UTcommtheory
Posted a vague ‘I’m so done’ story about my group project once, then over the next few days, everyone was asking if I was okay. Context collapse is real. #UTcommtheory
kermit the frog is drinking from a cup of tea
ALT: kermit the frog is drinking from a cup of tea
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Posted a vague ‘I’m so done’ story about my group project once, then over the next few days, everyone was asking if I was okay. Context collapse is real. #UTcommtheory
AI has made group projects harder for me. Some people use it to write their entire parts, so the work feels uneven and less authentic. It’s tough to collaborate when you’re not sure if you’re working with your classmates’ real thoughts or just ChatGPT’s version of them. #UTcommtheory
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AI has made group projects harder for me. Some people use it to write their entire parts, so the work feels uneven and less authentic. It’s tough to collaborate when you’re not sure if you’re working with your classmates’ real thoughts or just ChatGPT’s version of them. #UTcommtheory
That moment you try to play it cool after totally misreading the room #UTcommtheory
a woman in a white dress with white gloves
ALT: a woman in a white dress with white gloves
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November 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
That moment you try to play it cool after totally misreading the room #UTcommtheory
I’ve definitely done assertive assimilation before, like when I started a new job and toned down how I usually talk so I’d blend in with my older coworkers. It wasn’t fake, just me trying to sound like I belonged as the youngest employee. #UTcommtheory
November 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’ve definitely done assertive assimilation before, like when I started a new job and toned down how I usually talk so I’d blend in with my older coworkers. It wasn’t fake, just me trying to sound like I belonged as the youngest employee. #UTcommtheory
I respond best to the participation approach. Everyone having a voice makes decisions feel fair and collaborative #UTcommtheory
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I respond best to the participation approach. Everyone having a voice makes decisions feel fair and collaborative #UTcommtheory
Fast food chains need a culture shift. Becoming less focused on speed and valuing employees more leads to better service and a stronger brand #UTcommtheory
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Fast food chains need a culture shift. Becoming less focused on speed and valuing employees more leads to better service and a stronger brand #UTcommtheory
Pathos:
Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to turn someone’s entire day around. You never know what people are carrying, so choose to be kind, you might be the only light they see today. #UTcommtheory
Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to turn someone’s entire day around. You never know what people are carrying, so choose to be kind, you might be the only light they see today. #UTcommtheory
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Pathos:
Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to turn someone’s entire day around. You never know what people are carrying, so choose to be kind, you might be the only light they see today. #UTcommtheory
Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to turn someone’s entire day around. You never know what people are carrying, so choose to be kind, you might be the only light they see today. #UTcommtheory
I agree with Media Multiplexity Theory. The closer I am to someone, the more ways we stay in touch. My best friend and I text, FaceTime, text, and share TikToks daily. it’s like every app becomes part of the friendship. #UTcommtheory
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I agree with Media Multiplexity Theory. The closer I am to someone, the more ways we stay in touch. My best friend and I text, FaceTime, text, and share TikToks daily. it’s like every app becomes part of the friendship. #UTcommtheory
Communication Privacy Management Theory hits hard on social media. I set “privacy rules” for what I share, like posting trip photos only after I’m home. Still, when someone tags me unexpectedly, that boundary gets crossed; privacy online is never as clear as we want it to be. #UTcommtheory
October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Communication Privacy Management Theory hits hard on social media. I set “privacy rules” for what I share, like posting trip photos only after I’m home. Still, when someone tags me unexpectedly, that boundary gets crossed; privacy online is never as clear as we want it to be. #UTcommtheory
Peter Parker and Mary Jane show the tension of conventionality vs. uniqueness. They want a normal relationship, but Peter’s life as Spider-Man makes that impossible. Relational Dialectics Theory explains how love can pull between ordinary and extraordinary. #UTcommtheory
October 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Peter Parker and Mary Jane show the tension of conventionality vs. uniqueness. They want a normal relationship, but Peter’s life as Spider-Man makes that impossible. Relational Dialectics Theory explains how love can pull between ordinary and extraordinary. #UTcommtheory
The 1st axiom of Uncertainty Reduction Theory is that as communication increases, uncertainty decreases. I saw this when I started working. On the first day, I felt nervous because I did not know my coworkers. After chatting with them during lunch, I felt more comfortable and confident #UTcommtheory
October 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The 1st axiom of Uncertainty Reduction Theory is that as communication increases, uncertainty decreases. I saw this when I started working. On the first day, I felt nervous because I did not know my coworkers. After chatting with them during lunch, I felt more comfortable and confident #UTcommtheory
Went on a first date once where, 20 mins in, the guy unloaded every detail about his ex: drama, family secrets, the works. According to Social Penetration Theory, self-disclosure should build gradually. Instead, he skipped small talk & dove into the deep end. #UTcommtheory
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ALT: a close up of a woman making a funny face with her hand on her face .
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September 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Went on a first date once where, 20 mins in, the guy unloaded every detail about his ex: drama, family secrets, the works. According to Social Penetration Theory, self-disclosure should build gradually. Instead, he skipped small talk & dove into the deep end. #UTcommtheory
I grew up in a consensual family type. Lots of open discussion, but my parents (mostly mom) usually had the final say. For example, I could share my opinions about curfews, but at the end of the day, their rules stood. It taught me respect and communication at the same time. #UTcommtheory
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I grew up in a consensual family type. Lots of open discussion, but my parents (mostly mom) usually had the final say. For example, I could share my opinions about curfews, but at the end of the day, their rules stood. It taught me respect and communication at the same time. #UTcommtheory
Skipped replying to my best friend’s text right away something I never do. She double-texted, checking in then called an hour later. Her quick response and call showed me how much she values our back-and-forth, and that our friendship thrives on consistency. #UTcommtheory
September 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Skipped replying to my best friend’s text right away something I never do. She double-texted, checking in then called an hour later. Her quick response and call showed me how much she values our back-and-forth, and that our friendship thrives on consistency. #UTcommtheory
I didn’t want to go to work (“I”) since we already had enough staff. But my “Me” reminded me that with me there, the team would finish faster. #UTcommtheory
September 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I didn’t want to go to work (“I”) since we already had enough staff. But my “Me” reminded me that with me there, the team would finish faster. #UTcommtheory
I think the Rhetorical Tradition is most appealing because it focuses on persuasion and the power of language. Words can shape ideas, inspire action, and create change. This theory proves just how important communication is to human connection. #UTcommtheory
September 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I think the Rhetorical Tradition is most appealing because it focuses on persuasion and the power of language. Words can shape ideas, inspire action, and create change. This theory proves just how important communication is to human connection. #UTcommtheory
I think aesthetic appeal is one of the most important theory criteria. At the core, people are creative; we connect not only with logic, but with beauty. A theory that inspires us is more likely to be remembered, shared, and lived out. #UTcommtheory
September 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I think aesthetic appeal is one of the most important theory criteria. At the core, people are creative; we connect not only with logic, but with beauty. A theory that inspires us is more likely to be remembered, shared, and lived out. #UTcommtheory
I'm more drawn to the interpretive approach to theorizing because I naturally tend to think less logically and more outside of the box. In other words, I tend to overcomplicate simple tasks already, so why should I expect my brain to shift when it comes to theories? #UTcommtheory
September 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I'm more drawn to the interpretive approach to theorizing because I naturally tend to think less logically and more outside of the box. In other words, I tend to overcomplicate simple tasks already, so why should I expect my brain to shift when it comes to theories? #UTcommtheory
My favorite theory is the cognitive dissonance theory. This says we feel tension when our beliefs and actions don’t match, so we change one to reduce discomfort. It fits Burgoon’s view of theory since it’s systematic, informed, and explains how people work. #UTcommtheory
September 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My favorite theory is the cognitive dissonance theory. This says we feel tension when our beliefs and actions don’t match, so we change one to reduce discomfort. It fits Burgoon’s view of theory since it’s systematic, informed, and explains how people work. #UTcommtheory