In this video I will be talking about social media overwhelm. I will define the term sensory overload and relate to Goffman’s theory on theatrical performativity...
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A Gazillion Blasts from the Past
After a month-long break from quasi-social engagements on Instagram (read: mindless scrolling), I re-downloaded the app today. The reason for that was that a friend showed...
Continue reading...Is Martin Cabello real or just playing a character? – the disturbing side of an internet ‘personality’
The new snake oil marketplace
Today I read a news article about Dutch influencer Donny Roelvink who apologized for recommending a cosmetic medical procedure. He had had porcelain plates added to...
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In this podcast Hinako and Lyzanne discuss digital education during corona in higher education.
Continue reading...UNSEE US: NO MASS SURVEILLANCE ON LEIDEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Imagine a building you’re obligated to enter every week, where cameras are faced on every entrance and exit. These cameras are owned by a company which...
Continue reading...New Technology in an Old World
As life expectancy increases across the world, how will technology and the digital world assist the youth of today as the elders of tomorrow? The subtitle...
Continue reading...“Finding Yourself” in a Digital World
Recently I have been thinking a lot about the emphasis of modern society on self-exploration. To me, it seems like there is this expectation of knowing...
Continue reading...Halloween Special: Slender Man and Spreading Horror Stories in the Virtual Realm
Get ready to shiver and prepare yourself for the horrors the internet can deliver: it’s time to dive into the paranormal world of Creepypastas. Horror stories such...
Continue reading...Digital Mentality
Disclaimer: This blog post handles the subject of mental health in a way that some people may find distressing. Reader discretion is recommended. In case you feel yourself struggling with your mental health, there is a list of links at the bottom of this blog post where help and advice can be found. Please take care <3
Continue reading...How listening to historical and nature ambiences on Youtube helped ease my anxiety and stress
For those who do not know what an ambience is, ambience refers to a sound recording of something that is associated with something. An example being...
Continue reading...In honor of this #wordmentalhealthday
Lately, my social media seem to have been filled with two contradictory ideas. On my Instagram feed, I’ve been bombarded with posts about mental health and...
Continue reading...The Digital Dilemma (Part 1)
In this three-part podcast Andrea Blattler, Fiona ‘t Hart and I discuss various benefits and drawbacks of digital platforms in relation to our own lives ,...
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Hey there! Whatsapp is using me
When I am bored, I sometimes find myself scrolling down the list of my Whatsapp contacts while looking at new profile pictures and statuses. A while...
Continue reading...Social Media, Capitalism and Performance: ranting about living in a post-digital age
As I was philosophising about what topic to talk about in this week’s blog post, I thought about the people I looked up to in the...
Continue reading...The unexpected Digital
I believe that my childhood happened during an interesting period in the Digital era. After computers finally made their way to everyday family lives and people...
Continue reading...Movies, memories and more words starting with ‘M’
For most people it is impossible to remember what the first movie was they ever saw. Yes, your parents could probably tell you but cast your...
Continue reading...Blue check marks
In the digital age we are becoming more and more available because the internet connects us all. Today many people use instant messenger apps such as...
Continue reading...First time experiencing the movie scene in real life
Everyone has his or her memorable event that happens by coincidence or for a reason. The memorable event becomes meaningful to people that it is long...
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