Are video essays the wave of the future for academics to present their research to colleagues and the global community? Philosophy PhD student Philip Morais (MA 2005, JD 2021) will address this question in a free public lecture Friday, Sept. 20.

Morais argues that this emerging medium has the potential to revolutionize the way academic work is shared and consumed, possibly signalling the end of the traditional “publish or perish” model that has dominated academia for decades.

“We are at the cusp of a transformation in how knowledge is disseminated,” Morais says. “Video essays open up the potential for more accessible, engaging, and interdisciplinary conversations, transcending the barriers of traditional journal publications.”

His presentation, “The Future of Academic Communication: Video Essays and the Death of Publish or Perish,” will consider issues surrounding the evolution of academic work and the growing influence of digital media.

Morais notes it will be of interest to researchers, whether faculty or students. It is set for 3 p.m. Friday in room 1163, Chrysler Hall North.