Matthew Flisfeder

December 22, 2025

2025 year in review

Take a look back at the achievements, impact, and outstanding people who made 2025 worth celebrating. Thank you to all our University of Winnipeg community for another great year.

July 21, 2025

New book by UWinnipeg professor challenges how we think about humanity and technology

Dr. Matthew Flisfeder explores how capitalism shapes our relationship with technology and nature in his new book, "The Hysterical Sublime: Humanism in the Age of Posthuman Capitalism."

March 15, 2021

Book explores how social media algorithms shape democracy and desire

Dr. Matthew Flisfeder's new book, Algorithmic Desire, explores how digital platforms and algorithmic logic shape our experience of democracy, enjoyment, and desire.

September 24, 2020

UWinnipeg receives SSHRC research funding

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funding totals over $350,000 that will enable five researchers in a variety of projects and disciplines.

March 22, 2019

The Elvis of Cultural Theory: Understanding Slavoj Žižek

UWinnipeg's Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications presents, “The Elvis of Cultural Theory: Understanding Slavoj Žižek," on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at 12:30 - 1:30 pm in room 2M70.

February 7, 2019

Popular global thought leader Slavoj Žižek to speak at UWinnipeg

Žižek is a world-renowned philosopher who has been called “the Elvis of cultural theory”. He will speak at UWinnipeg this spring on Thursday, April 18, 2019 as UWinnipeg’s next Axworthy Distinguished Lecture.

March 19, 2018

Rhetoric prof shares research on classic sci-fi and new media

Hello, Dave…or rather, Dr. Matthew Flisfeder. The Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications professor is the keynote speaker at an upcoming event celebrating the 50th anniversary of...

August 24, 2017

Rhetoric professor pens critical analysis of “Blade Runner”

Dr. Matthew Flisfeder's new book introduces readers to key concepts in postmodern theory and demonstrates how it can be used for a critical interpretation and analysis of "the greatest science fiction film."

October 14, 2016

Spotlight on Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications

The Rhetoric, Writing and Communications program offers studies in theory, analysis, and practice of a variety of communications.