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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...

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October 2, 2023 by eden Virtual Visionaries 1

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...

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October 2, 2023 by Hanyue Digital Dynamos 0

Censorship Policies in Media Uphold Outdated Power Dynamics

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October 2, 2023 by elsagraap Digital Dynamos 0

James Charles v Colleen Ballinger, how a different approach to an apology changed their careers.

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October 2, 2023 by Willemijnreij Cancel culture Digital Dynamos YouTube 0

Habitat of one homogeneous mush or field of possibilities- Whether music streaming platforms are good for artists and music?

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October 2, 2023 by Hania Digital Dynamos Digital Media Media Music 0

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,...

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October 2, 2023 by Olinka C Digital Dynamos 0

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...

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October 2, 2023 by zosia Digital Dynamos Media Maesters Music Social Media 1

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...

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October 2, 2023 by emhaultain Algorithms Apps Media Maesters Memory Music Smartphones Streaming Streaming Media TikTok Video Virtual Visionaries 0

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,...

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October 2, 2023 by ritag Anxiety COVID19 Digital Digital Media Internet Media Social Media Technology 0

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...

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October 2, 2023 by siri Digital Dynamos Media Maesters 2

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)...

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October 2, 2023 by Em Digital Dynamos 0

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...

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October 2, 2023 by elifkirankaya Media Maesters Virtual Visionaries 0

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...

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October 2, 2023 by Franka Virtual Visionaries 0

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...

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October 2, 2023 by Maria Art Memes Social Media Virtual Visionaries 2

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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October 1, 2023 by Mette Virtual Visionaries 1

Exploring Character AI

This week I came across a very interesting website. Character.ai lets you have conversations with a variety of different characters powered by AI. I thought this...

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October 1, 2023 by CoenVO Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1

A fourteen year olds lovestory with a famous guitar player

At fourteen years old, I had a teenage crush. Just like many generations teenage girls before me must’ve had crushes on famous people. But in 2013,...

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October 1, 2023 by Noor Virtual Visionaries 0

[VIDEO] The Art of Digital Dissent: Ai Weiwei at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam

by Lorenzo Holder III Last week, The Kunsthal in Rotterdam opened a large-scale exhibition in honor of one of today’s most prominent artists, the activist, and...

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October 1, 2023 by S3706672 Virtual Visionaries 1

Cryptokicks: a new age of fashion.

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October 1, 2023 by NB Digital Fashion 3

Screen Time Superheroes or Little Troublemakers? The Danger of Children’s Digital Adventures

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September 29, 2023 by Amata Addiction Children Consumption Culture Digital Media Mental Health Psychology Smartphones Virtual Visionaries YouTube 1
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