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Brian Jacobson is a historian specializing in modern visual culture and the intersections of media, science, and technology. His research primarily focuses on the construction of artificial environments, the role of media in architecture, visual representation, energy infrastructure, climate control, and terraforming. He teaches at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and has a history of exploring the cultural implications of technological developments through visual media. Among his notable contributions are discussions on how Hollywood has intertwined with the extractive industries, reflecting how the film industry shapes public perception of these sectors. Jacobson's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science from Appalachian State University, a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, culminating in his appointment at Caltech since 2020.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Teaching and researching modern visual culture and its intersections with media, science, and technology.
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