Alessandro Martinisi
Alessandro Martinisi (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Franklin University Switzerland (Lugano). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that encourage students to explore the intersections of media, society, and scientific knowledge through both critical analysis, research methods and creative practice. His pedagogical approach emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and public engagement, often guiding students in developing media projects that translate complex ideas into accessible formats. He is involved in student mentorship and curriculum development, while also serving as a Guest Lecturer at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). Martinisi’s research focuses on the role of media in shaping public understanding of science, health, and technology. He contributes to academic discussions on communication ethics, participatory media, and knowledge dissemination, and is engaged in the broader papers about de-westernizing media studies, critically examining Eurocentric assumptions in media theory and advocating for more inclusive frameworks that reflect diverse epistemologies and communication theories between West and East.
Articles of Alessandro Martinisi
The Relationship between Vilém Flusser and Günther Anders in Politics and Media Studies: A Personal Review
This essay aims to highlight the divergent views of Günther Anders and Vilém Flusser on the relationship between media, technology and politics. Anders, with his deep scepticism, views technological advancements as a source of dehumanization, arguing that modern media facilitates a dangerous disconnection between actions and their moral consequences. In contrast, Flusser presents a more hopeful scenario where media technologies offer potential spaces for creativity, resilience, and transformation. This essay attempts to intertwine these perspectives in order to examine how digital media shapes not only communication, but also political agency and social realities. Through a critical discussion, the paper explores the ongoing tension between media-driven control and the potential for media as a tool of empowerment, urging a balanced understanding that recognizes both the perils and promises of technological engagement in shaping public discourse and political action.
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