Miles C. Coleman

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Miles C. Coleman is a scholar of rhetoric and communication whose work explores the intersections of technology, performance, and posthumanism. His primary research areas include machinic rhetoric, ambient rhetoric, and the communicative capacities of nonhuman agents. Coleman’s most cited paper, “Machinic rhetorics and the influential movements of robots” (2018, 4 citations), offers a groundbreaking framework for understanding how machines—from spiritual vehicles to modern robots—operate as rhetorical agents beyond human intention. Drawing on posthuman performance theory and ambient rhetoric, he argues that robots and other technologies exert influence through their movements and presence, reshaping how we think about persuasion and agency in a technologically saturated world. This work positions Coleman at the forefront of efforts to expand rhetorical theory beyond the human, challenging traditional boundaries of communication. Though his citation count is modest, his contributions are notable for their theoretical innovation and interdisciplinary reach, making him a compelling voice for students and researchers interested in the rhetoric of technology, posthumanism, and the evolving role of machines in society.