Digital Media

The Digital Dilemma: Part 3

In the final part of this three-part podcast James Bentham, Andrea Blätler, and I discuss various benefits and drawbacks of digital platforms in relation to our...

Mental health vs social media: How do reactions to our posts trigger our feelings?

The last two lectures on The Ego Online and The Network Society have inspired this blog post. As the lecture discussed, the idea of the Face...

October 18, 2021 by JacquelineObert Uncategorized Web Weavers 0

Taking a break from the internet

I have been trying to stay off of the internet and reduce my usage of social media in attempts to maintain my peace of mind, because...

October 17, 2021 by Carla Net Navigators 0

Music on my Mind

Would you rather lose your sight or hearing? I have been asked this question many times and the answer tends to be the same – all...

October 16, 2021 by Carla Net Navigators 0

The Digital Dilemma: Part 2

In the second part of this three-part podcast James Bentham, Fiona ‘t Hart, and I discuss various benefits and drawbacks of digital platforms in relation to...

October 11, 2021 by Andrea Net Navigators Uncategorized 0

Podcast: Cultural identity in Digital Media

With insights from last week’s readings and examples from current popular media, Unnur and Grace discuss and reflect on their experience with cultural identity in digital media.

October 11, 2021 by Unnur China Consumption Culture Digital Internet Language Media Net Navigators social media TikTok Uncategorized 0

How The Internet Helped Me Create My First Art Collaboration.

Yup you read the title right. I, Jacqueline, have created my first ever collaboration with another artist. ALL ONLINE! Crazy, right? Normally you would expect artists...

October 10, 2021 by JacquelineObert Uncategorized Web Weavers 0

Silicon Valley is our modern-day Library of Alexandria; let’s burn it to the ground!

Before I get on a watchlist, I want to clarify that in this blogpost I will not be talking about the physical Silicon Valley; just as...

October 4, 2021 by JorisWiebes addiction Algorithms Art Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business consumerism Instagram Multi-Level Marketing Uncategorized Web Weavers 0

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 ,...

October 4, 2021 by jamesbentham addiction Internet Mental Health Net Navigators social media YouTube 0

Digital Media and Performing Musicians

In this podcast, I interview René van Munster, a classical cellist and portfolio musician who performs with several ensembles in the Netherlands, such as Cello Octet...

October 4, 2021 by Beste COVID19 Digital Discoverers Music 0

How Do Photographs Alter Our Childhood Memories?

Before the current age of advanced technology, many people remember the past through observing photographs of their youth. Birthday parties, Halloween nights, family gatherings, and more....

October 4, 2021 by JacquelineObert Uncategorized Web Weavers 0

$69 million worth

Every day, every hour, every minute people spend loads and loads of money on stuff. They spend it on things they use, things the don’t use,...

September 27, 2021 by kyrahapple Digital Discoverers 0

How do you do, fellow kids? Shifted any realities lately?

Let me preface this by saying the internet has always felt like an alternate universe to me. As a young teen growing up on MSN-messenger, the...

September 27, 2021 by berbernieuwland Net Navigators Uncategorized 0

Establishing World Dominance

With robots and AI developing rapidly, the age old question remains – will they take over or will the human factor still play a part in it?

September 27, 2021 by Unnur Net Navigators Uncategorized 0

Instagram: I hate it, but I love it!

I really want a room make-over. I want to make several posters and hang them on the wall so that my wall is full of posters,...

September 27, 2021 by Ruth van der Weijden Net Navigators 0

Museum 2.0 – A Feast for your Eyes

The chief premise an edifice seemingly operates on in order to assume the role of a museum is that offering the visitors opportunities to learn something...

September 27, 2021 by saschagalamikic Digital Discoverers 0

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...