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The Tetris Effect and the Merging of the Digital Self with the Physical Self

At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard about something called the Tetris effect, or Tetris syndrome. It’s a term that was coined in the...

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November 24, 2020 by heloisebellouard Media Maesters 7

Hybrid Cultures in the Digital Age [Video]

[Link for the Video] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N9JhkKryzDHf_dJPnd04Jfr9uJ4fyDD0/view?usp=sharing Created by Wakana and Masaru Bibliography Auge, Marc. Non-Places: An Introduction to an Anthropology of Supermodernity(London, New York:Verso, 2009) Chung-Lan, Cheng...

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November 24, 2020 by Wakana.K Media Maesters 4

(2) Universal: Digital Culture as non-place

During the lectures, we explored what we called “Digital Culture,” such as the development of computers, the social significance of GAFA, and wonders of digital games....

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November 23, 2020 by Masaru Saito Media Maesters 2

(1) Japan: “strange” mix of old and new

One common conversation that I often have with many of my friends from Japanstudies is that Japan is a really interesting place where old things and...

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November 23, 2020 by Masaru Saito Media Maesters 3

Cyborgs and the Grotesque

A history on how the mechanical and digital influenced the human body The digital is a very broad and abstract concept that is constantly evolving. From...

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November 23, 2020 by Stephanie Scholtes Art 2

Video: Tools to Stay Connected During COVID-19

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November 23, 2020 by Bhumika Gupta COVID19 Digital Entertainment Life Media Media Maesters Social Media 5

The Battle of the Tech Giants: Illusions of Innovation, Parallel Structures and Capitalism

Every day more than 4,000 new apps are released. Google Play´s monthly new releases exceed 100,000 each month and Apple´s App Store is not far behind....

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November 23, 2020 by Emil Business Facebook Global developments Social Media 1

They are all fake

“Hi, there! I’ll be here to answer any of your questions.”, reads a chatbot, including a photograph of a smiling employee on the side. Were you...

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November 23, 2020 by Jeltje Media Maesters 5

Would you want to hack your body?

While working on a podcast – “Are we opening a Pandora’s box with at-home DNA tests?” I came across before unheard term that intrigues me –...

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November 23, 2020 by Aleksa Jasiulionyte Global developments Health Internet Online Community 3

Will “Shopping Streets” survive COVID-19?

UK’s High Streets, Kalvestraat in Amsterdam, Champs-Elysees in Paris, Orchard Road in Singapore… I can hardly think of a big city without a main shopping street....

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November 23, 2020 by Jacqerina Business Consumerism COVID19 Online Shopping 4

Among Us: Art Reflecting the Society

Limitation: When we say that “art is a reflection of society”, there are various aspects that need to be taken into account and I wrote this...

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November 23, 2020 by Zey Media Maesters 4

How Spotify changed the way I consume music.

In the beginning… It used to be so easy. In days gone by, when I wanted to listen to the newest music I just had to...

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November 23, 2020 by Camiel_AMS Internet Media Music Technology 10

Digital Religion: an unlikely combination?

When one ponders about religion, very few will coin the term ‘digital religion‘ within their first few minutes. Yet, like many extensions of humanity, religion is...

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November 23, 2020 by Aelt Digital Religion 3

Making a video

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November 23, 2020 by BenvanYperen Digital 1

My love/hate relationship with TikTok

Just like the majority of people from my generation, I have and use TikTok. I grew up with Vine so I was excited to see another...

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November 23, 2020 by isabellebordner Media Maesters 7

Black Friday: Shop ‘Till You Drop?

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November 23, 2020 by EmmaElize Consumerism Internet Online Shopping 1

Fake News will not go away (yet) – what can YOU do? Video part 2

Welcome to my second video about Fake News. This part is about ways in which we, as creators and audience, can contribute to the fight of...

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November 23, 2020 by Julia.J Video 1

Woman = Hairbow + Eyelashes + Lipstick – Ms. Pac-Man and Other Gendered Items

Why was I not surprised when it was brought up in the Digital Media lecture that a ‘female’ Pac-Man character was created? Because this is what...

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November 22, 2020 by isabellebordner Media Maesters 4

Are we opening a Pandora’s box with at-home DNA tests?

This podcast aims to discuss how the information gained after inheritance tests shape our presence and the future. The guest of this podcast is my wonderful...

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November 22, 2020 by Aleksa Jasiulionyte Global developments Privacy 1

Digital Archives and their Implications for Art History

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November 21, 2020 by Lowry Hazlewood Media Maesters 2
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