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Together with my co-host Florine, I recorded a podcast about the world of VR. We thought this was an interesting topic to discuss because there are...
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Welcome to the podcast Bodies in the Age of Screens, where we examine how digital platforms shape cultural norms around the body. In this episode, we...
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When I was a child, I wanted to be a musician, an astronaut, or maybe even both at the same time. I thought about doing all...
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Last week was midterm week at Leiden Univeristy, and I, like many other students, had a week full of exams and stress. Talking with my friends,...
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Let’s face it, most of us need to find a job after university. This is my last semester, and after it, I’ll have a degree in...
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I always listen to music whenever I am, when I am taking a bath, walking, before and after the classes, or before going to bed. The...
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There are so many different roles a person can fill online. You can be a teacher, a customer, a friend and an enemy. Since the online...
Continue reading...Am I Part of the Crowd?-A Reflection on my roles across platforms
“As soon as a man enters a crowd, his IQ drops significantly. In order to gain recognition, the individual is willing to abandon right and wrong...
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It’s 2025 and hardly anyone keeps the (online) world in such suspense then the so called “performative male” : little internet phenomena have spilled over into...
Continue reading...The Persona in Digital Age
The persona, as described by Carl Jung, is the version of the self that we choose to show to the world. In digital media, the personas...
Continue reading...How My Travel Vlog Changed the Way I See Things
When I think about this, I stop for a second. The word “role” seems easy, but it seems hard on the internet. What does it really...
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As many other people my age – early twenties – I would argue I am somewhat addicted to the internet. My screen time on my phone...
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I use social media to connect with people and see what everyone is up to. Everyone always has such interesting stories that I can enjoy reading....
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Not Everyone Has What It Takes to Make a Podcast
Listening to a podcast as opposed to reading an article is a lot easier and occasionally quicker. Podcasts can be on while a person drives or...
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I have to admit, I don’t like how AI is developing. I hate ChatGTP, and generative AI in general, I think it’s totally useless. Why do...
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