Michael Butera is a first year Philosophy M.A. student who will be continuing on to the ASPECT Ph.D. at Virginia Tech. He received a B.S. with majors in Philosophy, Sociology, and Music Production from Belmont University in Nashville, TN.

His main interest is the impact of new communicative technologies on existential and social identities, as well as the accompanying alteration of perceived reality. After accomplishing his degrees, he plans on teaching interdisciplinary undergraduate courses and living the good life.