I was 14 when I downloaded Instagram in 2016. Most of my friends had been on social media for a long time, while for me, it...
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Concerns about (Online) Gambling in the Netherlands
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Do I really want to buy these jeans or did the girl on Pinterest just look very good in them?
Social media makes it hard to tell if we genuinely like something or if we’re just chasing the latest trend. Fast fashion thrives on this cycle, constantly pushing new styles that we feel pressured to buy. The result? A closet full of clothes we don’t truly connect with, all while contributing to overconsumption and environmental harm.
Continue reading...I will write the message in my notes app and you will tell me if I should send it ok?
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The Good and Bad that Comes from Knowledge
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Kidfluencers: The New Generation of Child Stars
Kids are becoming social media stars, often without understanding the impact. Parents of “kidfluencers” profit from their children’s online presence, but unlike child actors, these kids lack protections. The result? A childhood turned into a performance, with lasting emotional and financial consequences.
Continue reading...The TEMU Pandemic
TEMU promises billionaire-style shopping with ultra-low prices and endless products. But behind the flashy ads and gamified shopping lies a darker side – worker exploitation, data privacy concerns, and environmental harm. Is the deal too good to be true? Sometimes, less is truly more.
Continue reading...Welcome to your first day @ Digital!
Welcome message 💌 Hi! Thank you for interest in joining Digital 😀 At Digital, you can find all kinds of information you could ever think of,...
Continue reading...Social media stalking culture
What I mean First of all, to prevent people from getting scared by the title of this blog, let me specify what I mean by stalking....
Continue reading...The Psychology of Online Validation: Understanding the Impact of Likes and Comments
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Digital Detox: How Can Unplugging Improve Your Mental Health
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I might be addicted to data
Hello to everyone and thank you for being here in Data Addicts Anonymous, My name is Aylin, I have been addicted to data for the past...
Continue reading...Pokémon Sleep – A case study in gamifying health!
My personal context for the podcast episode: Recently, I downloaded the app Pokemon Sleep after hearing a friend talk about it.The premise of the app is...
Continue reading...My social media detox – How’d it go?
Starting this course, I have started thinking more and more about my behaviour regarding to digital media, and the effect digital media has on my life....
Continue reading...Digital Stress and Burnout: Recognizing and Coping with Information Overload
Has it ever happened to you that you spent too much time online, maybe kept scrolling on a social media app or watching meaningless videos, and...
Continue reading...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,...
Continue reading...Screen Time Superheroes or Little Troublemakers? The Danger of Children’s Digital Adventures
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The disturbing rise of toxic male role models
In the last 20 or so years the internet and use of social media has made it possible for humanity to become ever more connected, the...
Continue reading...How Kylie Jenner fooled us all?
Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about how influencers subconsciously play such an important role in our lives and are convincing us into buying...
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