We are to a large extent dependent on regular contact with the mass media for information, entertainment, ideas, opinion and many other things all of which are connected to our attempts to 'make sense' of who and what we are.
Rather than trying to keep up with what's "so hot right now" I'm basically just putting stuff out there that i think is worth while checking out and that inspires me.
This is one of my favorite Artists, who had quite a big impact on me when i was at Uni...He's pretty damn awesome.