Bryan Oiler
@bryguy74.bsky.social
My takeaway from class is that there are a lot of different ways to think about communication, underlying patterns that emerge from communication on every level, but it is up to us as individuals to adapt our own interpretations into skills that help us communicate more effectively. #UTcommtheory
December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My takeaway from class is that there are a lot of different ways to think about communication, underlying patterns that emerge from communication on every level, but it is up to us as individuals to adapt our own interpretations into skills that help us communicate more effectively. #UTcommtheory
My favorite theory is cognitive dissonance theory because it ousts any people who are too reluctant, living in their own ignorance. This theory shows how to avoid (selective exposure) and how to challenge these attitudes or beliefs (changing attitude or beliefs). #UTcommtheory
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My favorite theory is cognitive dissonance theory because it ousts any people who are too reluctant, living in their own ignorance. This theory shows how to avoid (selective exposure) and how to challenge these attitudes or beliefs (changing attitude or beliefs). #UTcommtheory
There is still agenda-setting being done in this digital age, but it happens differently now. It works by algorithms and code. People program codes, and those codes decide what content you get to see. They now gate keep our information. Being fed the same type of content gets boring. #UTcommtheory
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
There is still agenda-setting being done in this digital age, but it happens differently now. It works by algorithms and code. People program codes, and those codes decide what content you get to see. They now gate keep our information. Being fed the same type of content gets boring. #UTcommtheory
The media is telling us to be concerned with this issue by publishing this story onto their front page, and are framing it in the context of "We don't know yet if he is as guilty as everybody says" even though there has been juries and judges who have found him guilty.
#UTcommtheory
#UTcommtheory
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
"We have nothing to hide," the US president writes - a reversal after previously resisting publishing the documents.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The media is telling us to be concerned with this issue by publishing this story onto their front page, and are framing it in the context of "We don't know yet if he is as guilty as everybody says" even though there has been juries and judges who have found him guilty.
#UTcommtheory
#UTcommtheory
I have a parasocial relationship with Eminem. Growing up I used to listen to his "The Eminem Show" album on repeat. While I was just old enough to understand about 50% of his lyrics I knew he was incredibly talented. His music brings entertainment and solace into my life. #UTcommtheory
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I have a parasocial relationship with Eminem. Growing up I used to listen to his "The Eminem Show" album on repeat. While I was just old enough to understand about 50% of his lyrics I knew he was incredibly talented. His music brings entertainment and solace into my life. #UTcommtheory
Netflix has become so much part of our culture that we even created slang for watching it: Netflix and chill. But beyond that, Netflix has brought real value to independent documentary makers by increasing their visibility, accessibility, and awareness. #UTcommtheory
a man with long hair says netflix and chill
ALT: a man with long hair says netflix and chill
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Netflix has become so much part of our culture that we even created slang for watching it: Netflix and chill. But beyond that, Netflix has brought real value to independent documentary makers by increasing their visibility, accessibility, and awareness. #UTcommtheory
AI has impacted my learning experience positively by helping me study for tests, prepare for interviews, refine my resume, and by minimizing the time I have to dedicate to menial tasks like formatting and spell-checks.
#UTcommtheory
#UTcommtheory
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
AI has impacted my learning experience positively by helping me study for tests, prepare for interviews, refine my resume, and by minimizing the time I have to dedicate to menial tasks like formatting and spell-checks.
#UTcommtheory
#UTcommtheory
Often I am concerned with collapsing contexts while posting b/c of the trouble and grief my friends and family might give me for posting something they don't agree with. I cant post party pics bc of family, and ordinary family pics generate a false persona. Maybe it's best to not post. #UTcommtheory
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November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Often I am concerned with collapsing contexts while posting b/c of the trouble and grief my friends and family might give me for posting something they don't agree with. I cant post party pics bc of family, and ordinary family pics generate a false persona. Maybe it's best to not post. #UTcommtheory
Classic avoidance-style conflict management when concerned with other's "face".
I did not see anything embarrassing, you're fine.
#UTcommtheory
I did not see anything embarrassing, you're fine.
#UTcommtheory
homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in the grass looking at something .
ALT: homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in the grass looking at something .
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October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Classic avoidance-style conflict management when concerned with other's "face".
I did not see anything embarrassing, you're fine.
#UTcommtheory
I did not see anything embarrassing, you're fine.
#UTcommtheory
I 've seen someone exhibit the Non-Assertive-Assimilation orientation; a new worker, barely speaks any English, tries to speak only English, is nice with everyone, never gets into arguments, and tries to be everyone's friend. It's an example of someone trying to assimilate passively. #UTcommtheory
October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I 've seen someone exhibit the Non-Assertive-Assimilation orientation; a new worker, barely speaks any English, tries to speak only English, is nice with everyone, never gets into arguments, and tries to be everyone's friend. It's an example of someone trying to assimilate passively. #UTcommtheory
The democratic style of decision making called Participation is the style I respond best to because I know my voice matters and has the ability to influence the decision at hand. Making decisions jointly collaborates different interests into the decision and best suits everyone. #UTcommtheory
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The democratic style of decision making called Participation is the style I respond best to because I know my voice matters and has the ability to influence the decision at hand. Making decisions jointly collaborates different interests into the decision and best suits everyone. #UTcommtheory
I think the Disney corporation could use a cultural shift. Now movies and shows are just squeezed out for branding efforts instead of real creative story-telling. Public perception of Disney has turned negative because of political ideas, it should return to its roots: family centered. #UTcommtheory
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I think the Disney corporation could use a cultural shift. Now movies and shows are just squeezed out for branding efforts instead of real creative story-telling. Public perception of Disney has turned negative because of political ideas, it should return to its roots: family centered. #UTcommtheory
Here's a syllogism to think about:
We have limited time here on earth.
Social media wastes time.
Therefore, social media wastes our life.
#UTcommtheory
We have limited time here on earth.
Social media wastes time.
Therefore, social media wastes our life.
#UTcommtheory
October 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Here's a syllogism to think about:
We have limited time here on earth.
Social media wastes time.
Therefore, social media wastes our life.
#UTcommtheory
We have limited time here on earth.
Social media wastes time.
Therefore, social media wastes our life.
#UTcommtheory
What does my post-decision rationalization look like?
I think I'm making a good use for this 30 bucks until I realize I have had cognitive dissonance for a very long time now
#UTcommtheory
I think I'm making a good use for this 30 bucks until I realize I have had cognitive dissonance for a very long time now
#UTcommtheory
Cognitive dissonance
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October 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What does my post-decision rationalization look like?
I think I'm making a good use for this 30 bucks until I realize I have had cognitive dissonance for a very long time now
#UTcommtheory
I think I'm making a good use for this 30 bucks until I realize I have had cognitive dissonance for a very long time now
#UTcommtheory
I do agree the stronger the relational tie, the more media used. For instance, as I grew closer with my girlfriend we began sending more memes, more instagram posts, and more screenshots to each other. #UTcommtheory
October 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I do agree the stronger the relational tie, the more media used. For instance, as I grew closer with my girlfriend we began sending more memes, more instagram posts, and more screenshots to each other. #UTcommtheory
In the past I used to post some questionable activities on my snapchat. I would weigh the risk versus the reward of what I posted: making new friends versus getting in trouble by parents. I made my own rules for concealing and revealing what I was doing in my private life. #UTcommtheory
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In the past I used to post some questionable activities on my snapchat. I would weigh the risk versus the reward of what I posted: making new friends versus getting in trouble by parents. I made my own rules for concealing and revealing what I was doing in my private life. #UTcommtheory
Leonard and Sheldon's friendship on The Big Bang Theory shows Certainty- Uncertainty, because Sheldon lives a uniform and controlled life, expecting his day to be the same for comfort. While Leonard doesn't have these expectations, everything he does seems to be unexpected to Sheldon. #UTcommtheory
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Leonard and Sheldon's friendship on The Big Bang Theory shows Certainty- Uncertainty, because Sheldon lives a uniform and controlled life, expecting his day to be the same for comfort. While Leonard doesn't have these expectations, everything he does seems to be unexpected to Sheldon. #UTcommtheory
Axiom #3 Information Seeking: Recently at work my manager questioned how I performed one of our optional tasks with clients because of the concern I was doing it the wrong way. After talking and explaining my side, he was happy with how I do things and the problem no longer existed. #UTcommtheory
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Axiom #3 Information Seeking: Recently at work my manager questioned how I performed one of our optional tasks with clients because of the concern I was doing it the wrong way. After talking and explaining my side, he was happy with how I do things and the problem no longer existed. #UTcommtheory
A really relatable story about not following appropriate self-disclosure rules is while hanging out with a new friend and we just got done playing a game, he all of a sudden started trauma-dumping. I was speechless after his tale of a very hard life. I just didn't know what to say... #UTcommtheory
a man in a black shirt is making a funny face with his hands on his chest .
ALT: a man in a black shirt is making a funny face with his hands on his chest .
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September 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A really relatable story about not following appropriate self-disclosure rules is while hanging out with a new friend and we just got done playing a game, he all of a sudden started trauma-dumping. I was speechless after his tale of a very hard life. I just didn't know what to say... #UTcommtheory
I grew up in a protective household. We had strict rules about bedtime, getting permission to visit friends, and had to ask before we left the house for anything. If we ever talked back about disagreeing with the rules we were punished. #UTcommtheory
September 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I grew up in a protective household. We had strict rules about bedtime, getting permission to visit friends, and had to ask before we left the house for anything. If we ever talked back about disagreeing with the rules we were punished. #UTcommtheory
The expectation I violated was leaving a friend on read. I never do this, and they never double text. But by leaving them on read they responded by texting again and that showed me that they really care about hearing from me. #UTcommtheory
September 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The expectation I violated was leaving a friend on read. I never do this, and they never double text. But by leaving them on read they responded by texting again and that showed me that they really care about hearing from me. #UTcommtheory
Today "I" wanted to sleep in all day and go to a park. But "me" remembered my school obligations, and the fact I work the rest of the week. So today is the best day to do some school work. #UTcommtheory
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today "I" wanted to sleep in all day and go to a park. But "me" remembered my school obligations, and the fact I work the rest of the week. So today is the best day to do some school work. #UTcommtheory
I find the Phenomenological communication tradition to be very interesting because it holds puts an individual's story above all other communication "rules" and axioms. Being able to dive deep into a single communication situation and bring direct experience to it will reveal insights. #UTcommtheory
September 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I find the Phenomenological communication tradition to be very interesting because it holds puts an individual's story above all other communication "rules" and axioms. Being able to dive deep into a single communication situation and bring direct experience to it will reveal insights. #UTcommtheory
The criteria to evaluate an interpretive theory which statesthe theory may generate change is a very important criteria to pay attention to. As the practical utility amounts to using theory in real life for an objective theory, this criteria, enables theory to enact positive change. #UTcommtheory
September 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The criteria to evaluate an interpretive theory which statesthe theory may generate change is a very important criteria to pay attention to. As the practical utility amounts to using theory in real life for an objective theory, this criteria, enables theory to enact positive change. #UTcommtheory
The individuality of every communication experience or situation cannot be explained and predicted by the objective approach, it is much more useful to use an interpretive approach. One that considers the situation and context every time. #UTcommtheory
September 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The individuality of every communication experience or situation cannot be explained and predicted by the objective approach, it is much more useful to use an interpretive approach. One that considers the situation and context every time. #UTcommtheory