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“I support women’s rights but more importantly I support women’s wrongs” [video essay]

In my video essay I explore how films and social media are challenging traditional notions of femininity by portraying characters who express unconventional emotions like anger...

PODCAST: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (posted on Instagram)

In this episode, building on insights from my blog post, Response to Injustice: Digital “Activism” and the Need for Real-World Action, I’m joined by my comrade...

November 11, 2024 by roo Digital Media Slacktivism Social Media Social Movements Virtual Visionaries 0

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.

October 13, 2024 by Vyara Advertisements Algorithms Body Image Consumerism Consumption Content Creators Digital Fashion Economy Influencer Media Online Shopping Reviews Self Social Social Media trend Virtual Visionaries 0

I will write the message in my notes app and you will tell me if I should send it ok?

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October 7, 2024 by zuzuzuz Accessibility Apps Digitalization Language Mental Health Smartphones Social Social Media Virtual Visionaries 2

Digital covid remains and why I hate them

As this course is coming to an end I think we have all realised it: the world is digitalising and oh boy is it going fast....

December 21, 2023 by wvanderavoird COVID19 Education Media Maesters Online Education Social 4

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....

December 18, 2023 by wvanderavoird Addiction Media Maesters Social Social Media 7

Campaigning on TikTok: Thierry Baudet

A few weeks ago were the national elections in the Netherlands, with all the corresponding campaigning and preparations from the parties in all media. It was...

December 12, 2023 by wvanderavoird Children Media Media Maesters Politics Social Social Media TikTok 6

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Creator’s Craft vs. Audience Impact

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November 16, 2023 by Amata Art Content Creators Influencer Instagram Music Online Community Virtual Visionaries 2

NPC Streams: A New Viral Trend on TikTok Italia

Lately, TikTok has seen the rise of NPC streams. This trend has been introduced to Italy by creator Giuliana Florio, a 27-year-old girl from Naples. Every...

November 13, 2023 by ritag Content Creators Games Influencer Media Maesters NPC Online Platforms Social Social Media TikTok Video games 2

The Affordances of Online Platforms: Exploring Connectivity in Friend-Making Apps

Learn how to see. Realise that everything connects to everything else. Leonardo Da Vinci In the age of digitalisation, the concept of affordance assumes a central...

November 4, 2023 by ritag Apps Media Maesters Online Platforms Social Social Media Technology 0

Disney Remakes in the Digital Age: Navigating Inclusivity and Authenticity

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October 29, 2023 by maaikemp Inclusivity Media Maesters Social Media 2

Reaction videos on YouTube

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October 9, 2023 by MJ Content Creators Media Maesters Social Media YouTube 1

Rainbows and Role Models: Why Inclusive Children’s Media Matters

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October 5, 2023 by Amata Children Inclusivity Queer Television Virtual Visionaries 2

Gender Perception in the Case of Teletubbies

The other day I found myself discussing the names of Teletubbies with a friend of mine, as one does on a relaxing Saturday evening. After discussing...

September 28, 2023 by analturing Gender Social Television Virtual Visionaries 2

Make Life Harder: How a Meme Page Became an Influential News Outlet

It is extremely interesting to see how communication evolves in the digital realm. One of the most fascinating examples for me is an Instagram profile, known...

September 18, 2023 by zosia Digital Dynamos Instagram Memes News Online Community Social 1

Why we shouldn’t presume that the web is flat

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February 26, 2023 by Pim Culture Digital Discoverers Digital Humanities Internet Media Media Theory Monetization Online Platforms Social Social Media Streaming Streaming Media 0

Toward a different perspective on web-based objects

Introduction What are web-based objects, or what might they be? Since objects are culturally constituted, it is interesting to ask how the increasingly digital and internet-oriented...

January 9, 2023 by Pim Art Content Creators Culture Digital Discoverers Instagram Media Media Theory Museums Online Platforms Social Media Spotify Streaming Media 0

Grifting in the age of amazon

Clickbait titles work, because I came across this interesting video essay with a very vague name and clicked on it. Contrepreneurs What’s it about? The creator,...

December 21, 2022 by Rechtsstaat (Quinten) Content Creators Hustle culture Monetization Net Navigators 5

LGBT identities in League of Legends

It’s been a big year for the League of Legends community, the most recent big event being DRX winning the World’s Championship against the undefeated T1....

November 7, 2022 by leannejvl Culture Games LHBTQ+ Web Weavers 2

Armchair Activism or the lazy protest

Recently my Instagram Feed has been filled with reposts of all kinds of posts about the current protests in Iran. I am sure most of you...

October 28, 2022 by Cara Media Maesters Net Navigators Politics Slacktivism Social Media Social Movements 2

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Creator’s Craft vs. Audience Impact

Rainbows and Role Models: Why Inclusive Children’s Media Matters

Grifting in the age of amazon

LGBT identities in League of Legends

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