I am from Turkey, I lived there before moving to the Netherlands. I have never witnessed any other government than the current one. This being said...
Continue reading...What difference does it make?
A long time ago, one of my uni colleagues got into the habit of looking inside Microsoft Word files. Instead of opening the file by double-clicking...
Continue reading...The effects of education on later digital behaviour
When reading last week’s inspiration (What is your earliest memory of digital media?) and talking about others in class and the discussion group, it got me...
Continue reading...Why Vinyl Records are making a Comeback in the Age of Streaming
Would you like to be a digital being?
In the Wandering Earth film, there is an argument that when the Earth can no longer meet the survival needs of human beings, should human beings...
Continue reading...Can we influence the influence? Limits of willpower
To be perfectly honest, Instagram sometimes feels like this post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @patiasfantasyworld Social media can leave one with...
Continue reading...Did You Know That we Are Experiencing FOMO?
In the vast explosion of the informational age, people seem to have incredible freedom to access every corner of the internet. Websites within websites, links within...
Continue reading...Censorship Policies in Media Uphold Outdated Power Dynamics
James Charles v Colleen Ballinger, how a different approach to an apology changed their careers.
Habitat of one homogeneous mush or field of possibilities- Whether music streaming platforms are good for artists and music?
Crossing Digital Borders
It may not seem extraordinary, interesting, or unique; it may even be a harsh reminder of the two years that communities were stuck at home. However,...
Continue reading...Are Concerts Overrated?
A few weeks ago, I went to a concert by a K-pop girl group, (G)-IDLE. And I was quite disappointed, to say the least. This week...
Continue reading...An Age of (Re)discovery: ‘Duvet’ by bôa and how TikTok has transformed the way we consume music.
If you’ve used TikTok at any point over the past six months, you’ve most likely heard this song. Whether it be the chorus, the first thirty...
Continue reading...Modern Artwork: Connecting Past and Present
Last Tuesday, I took advantage of a free afternoon to visit the De Lakenhal Museum in Leiden. Among the many fascinating works, one piece, in particular,...
Continue reading...Sizing in Online Shopping
Recently, I’ve been searching for a pair of knee high boots for the winter. I looked around here in Leiden but couldn’t find anything I liked...
Continue reading...SEO (Search engine optimization) marketing
The art of getting noticed online has never been more critical in a world where the digital sphere reigns supreme. Enter the Search Engine Optimization (SEO)...
Continue reading...The craziest thing about being creative is…
Last week I wrote about a girl who created a non-existing movie, made it a trend and used it as a marketing strategy. This week I...
Continue reading...A Different Perspective on the Journey
Nowadays people are very aware of privacy. I remember the General Data Protection Regulation becoming a big thing when I was still in primary school. We...
Continue reading...Role of Art on Social Media Platforms
In last week’s blog, I touched upon a very interesting and multi-layered topic: how art and social media influence each other. But since it was impossible...
Continue reading...Does social media give birth to people?
The cue for this week’s blog was ‘what remarkable thing did you find on the internet and how did you find it?’ While this may not...
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