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Studio Ghibli: a reminder to enjoy life

The Japanese animation Studio Ghibli was established on June 15 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, amongst others. Miyazaki and Takahata both had experience in animation...

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September 20, 2021 by liekedebart Movies Virtual Voyagers 1

Coping With Capitalism

Realizing that my addiction to play Egg Inc. is rooted in the simulation of financial success. It was only a few months ago that an advertisement...

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September 20, 2021 by Eva Rotevatn Addiction Games Virtual Voyagers 0

That got a little intense…

Director and comedian Bo Burnham recently released a new special on Netflix called inside, while the topic ranges drastically in cinematic themes, this song, Welcome to...

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September 20, 2021 by Andrea Media Maesters 0

A “new normal” for our relationship with the digital?

In the first chapter of his book, Simon Lindgren says that “throughout history, key shifts in technological ability and practice have changed how people relate to...

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September 20, 2021 by Christine Stein Hededam COVID19 Culture Online Education Technology 0

The illusion of life

Do you feel like every day is the same and like there is possibly something more to life? Good news for you, your reality is a...

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September 20, 2021 by Unnur Digital Entertainment Life Media Maesters Movies Net Navigators Online Community Science Fiction Streaming Technology 3

In love online

On the fourth of June 2012, I finally turned twelve years old. Although I was still in elementary school, it felt like I was a grown-up...

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September 20, 2021 by Ruth van der Weijden Net Navigators 0

An Appreciation of Cooking tree 쿠킹트리

Growing up I used to sit on a stool in the kitchen and watch my mom bake. Besides the occasional task I was given by her,...

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September 20, 2021 by vera merks Culture Media Social Media Video Virtual Voyagers 0

Lil Miquela: The Rise of the CGI Influencer

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September 20, 2021 by ninaotten Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Media Instagram Social Social Media Technology Web Weavers 1

Why I Almost Quit Facebook, But Can’t Completely Stop Using It

During the last decade, the use of social media has risen immensely, to the point where many young people have become dependent on it for news...

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September 20, 2021 by AniekvanBennekom Consumption Media Net Navigators 0

A Digital Immigrant Snail

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September 20, 2021 by saschagalamikic Digital Discoverers 1

Advertising on social media and my tendency to partake in ‘retail therapy’

I used to be semi-addicted to online shopping. Spending multiple hours a day on apps or websites looking at things I wanted to buy and buying...

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September 20, 2021 by Emma van Kins Addiction Algorithms Online Shopping Social Media Web Weavers 0

Instant gratification on social media

Nowadays, social media platforms are appearing left and right. One uppon a time I vowed to never download this one particular app because I figured it...

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September 20, 2021 by fleurardon Web Weavers 0

Growth of internet memes and their absurdity

Memes have been around for a long time (even since before the internet!) but since the internet became mainstream, the popularity of memes skyrocketed. Over time...

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September 20, 2021 by Victor Hoekstra Internet Memes Virtual Voyagers 0

First memory of the Digital

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September 20, 2021 by Antonie Digital Digitalization Net Navigators Technology 1

Is Instagram a Contemporary Museum of Art?

Like many others, I have an Instagram account. Recently, I decided to post less of my life, and more of my art. Newly identifying myself as...

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September 20, 2021 by JacquelineObert Media Maesters Web Weavers 1

Sci-Hub and Academic Publishers: a never-ending battle

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September 20, 2021 by Zheyue Media Maesters Web Weavers 0

Reflections on the Digital Divide: How It Has Nothing to Do With Age

When one speaks of observable digital inequalities in their personal lives, it’s usually about how older generations are incapable of using technology and do not have...

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September 19, 2021 by Angela COVID19 Internet Smartphones Technology Virtual Voyagers 0

How to keep safe while dating online

The Corona pandemic has caused people to go into quarantine and work from home. The self isolation has resulted in people not being able to meet...

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September 19, 2021 by Alexandra Digital Virtual Voyagers 0

Where the Internet and We Intersect

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September 19, 2021 by Fiona Media Maesters Net Navigators 0

Museums, Architecture and Cities in the age of Digital Culture

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September 19, 2021 by perihaan Architecture Art Digital Discoverers Museums 4
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