Blog – Page 53 – Digital Media, Society, and Culture

Come thrift with me: how thrifting became a trend

As someone who cares deeply about the environment, I have tried to explore how I can buy clothes I love without damaging the world we live...

A real-world Babel Fish

Those who`ve read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy know about the Babel Fish: A fish that, when placed in your ear, instantly translates all foreign...

December 14, 2021 by Timo Van Manen Media Maesters 1

Our Future: Fully Autonomous Vehicles in 5 Years?

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December 13, 2021 by Talea Sibum Digital Discoverers Technology 2

Terravision VS Google Earth

Enjoy this video I made about the German Netflix series ‘The Billion Dollar Code’. Feel free to leave a comment and tips for further videos. 🙂...

December 13, 2021 by kyrahapple Digital Discoverers 1

One of my first digital interests: The Sims

For my final blog post I thought I’d write about something very dear to me: The Sims. I remember being asked in our first class what...

December 13, 2021 by vera merks Games Video games Virtual Voyagers 4

r/place the internet fenomena

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December 12, 2021 by Mathijn Net Navigators Reddit Social Media 5

Does social media affect my mental health?

“Social media causes depression”. “Teens should not make use of social media”. We hear a lot of these negative statements about social media these days. Is...

December 12, 2021 by Timo Van Manen Media Maesters 1

The challenges of starting a new universe

With Mark Zuckerberg changing, or revealing, the course he wants to take VR with his company, I want to just share my experiences with and surrounding...

December 9, 2021 by Emmy Accessibility Consumerism Digital Facebook Online Community Online Platforms Social Social Media Technology Virtual Reality (VR) Web Weavers 1

Nostalgia for old technology, where did it come from?

Every year I look forward to the first week of december. Yes, I am also looking forward to the holidays, but what I am specifically looking...

December 8, 2021 by liekedebart Music Virtual Voyagers 3

The Emergence of ‘New Digital Divide’

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December 8, 2021 by Zheyue Media Maesters 1

They are not real! Open your eyes!

Everyone believes it is true! 2 Korean virtual internet influencers are synthesized by AI technology, sharing daily wearing, life, and singing. With the rapid development of...

December 7, 2021 by Kelly SY Chou Algorithms Artificial Intelligence (AI) COVID19 Digital Fashion Digital Media Streaming Media Virtual Voyagers YouTube 2

Is a big content creator switching platforms a big deal?

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December 7, 2021 by majamodrzewska Social Media Twitch Twitter Web Weavers YouTube 1

Has live streaming gone too far?

I was today years old when I found out that there was a 24/7 livestream going on of famous pop-art artist Andy Warhol’s gravestone. Now you...

December 7, 2021 by Roos Digital Discoverers Privacy Streaming 6

Is Martin Cabello real or just playing a character? – the disturbing side of an internet ‘personality’

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December 7, 2021 by majamodrzewska Digital Religion Instagram Internet Media Memes Memory Mental Health Social Media TikTok Twitter Web Weavers 1

The digital age and elderly people

Technology is developing at an unparalleled pace nowadays, new software, devices, techniques and accessories being released almost daily. As soon as you are getting used to...

December 7, 2021 by Anne van Egmond Media Maesters 4

Do you remember? The Sims, Rollercoaster Tycoon and more nostalgic games

Despite playing outside regularly as a kid, there was nothing I enjoyed more than playing some computer games at home after school. Personally, I played a...

December 7, 2021 by Judith_ Games Net Navigators Video games 5

Movie Mania (pt. 2): The Social Network

Here it is, the last podcast from the Unnur and Grace duo. In our final podcast, we take a deep dive into the award-winning film The...

December 6, 2021 by gracewang Net Navigators 0

Online gambling is regulated now, what are the risks?

As of October first 2021, The Netherlands officially regulates the online gambling market. This delayed regulation wasn’t stopping many Dutch people from gambling online though, as...

December 6, 2021 by Emma van Kins Addiction Advertisements Social Media Web Weavers 1