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The unintended consequences of taking misinformative electoral content off the air

Article

Helena Secaf dos Santos

02/10/2023

11 minutes to read

The regulatory strategy of taking online content off the air to counter electoral misinformation might backfire and create more distrust in democratic institutions.

Five of the main characters of Skam walking, with yellow text saying SKAM in front of them.

The lived experience of teenagers in Norway and beyond in Skam (Julie Andem)

Review

Marieke Weeda

07/09/2022

7 minutes to read

This review explains how greatly the Norwegian show SKAM deals with themes of identity in both globally universal and locally specific ways.

Ukrainian authors and illustrators Romana Romanyshyn and Andrii Lesiv with their picture book on war "How War Changed Rondo" (2021) which has already been translated into Korean, French and Slovak.

Healing Properties of Books: Ukrainian Children’s Literature on War and Displacement

Article

Olha Ter-Vartanova

25/03/2024

12 minutes to read

The article presents a selection of Ukrainian children's books on war and displacement for different age groups. The books serve as a safe space for emotional support and an understanding of the complexities of war.

A person using a tablet and stylus to draw

DeviantArt and AI: The showdown between manual playbour and automated playbour

Paper

Pak Wing Ng

27/11/2023

15 minutes to read

By looking at DeviantArt and its no-AI alternative Side 7, the article explores an issue of the security of users' artwork with the rise of AI art generators, as well as the way the platforms deal with artwork protection.

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The Joy Luck Club: the joy in finally being understood (Amy Tan (author); Wayne Wang (director))

Review

Jessaline Tanjung

23/12/2022

10 minutes to read

The Joy Luck Club is the pioneer of Asian American representation on the big screen. It emphasizes the expectations to be 'Chinese' from your own family and the struggle to be understood by your own family, all due to the cultural gaps.

Decolonizing the Universal Museum

Paper

Daniel Obubo

21/01/2022

10 minutes to read

This article focuses on globalisation, universalism and the concept of the universal museum while dissecting The Declaration on the Importance and Value of Universal Museums through the context of stolen artefacts like the Benin Bronzes.

The governmental fight and the concept of privacy

Paper

Nikki Bergmans

24/04/2023

16 minutes to read

This paper analyzes the concept of privacy and the arguments of the opponents and proponents of the Proposal for regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse.

Not just a Meme, a Masterpiece: Literacy in Classical Art Memes

Paper

Isobel Huisman

Carolina Castro

10/11/2023

13 minutes to read

Memes are an important phenomenon in contemporary society. Meme or not, there is a story to be told behind every remix of classical art. This paper dives into the world of stories that are hiding behind classical art memes.

The Unabomber saying "Technology bad" and Patrick Bateman responding with "Yes, uncle Ted. Death to industrial society."

From Manifesto to Myth: Uncle Ted’s echo in the age of climate crisis and information overload

Paper

Paige Christianne Andres

27/03/2024

11 minutes to read

In the age of rapid technological development, society finds itself grappling with its relationship with technology. Ted Kaczynski arises as an unlikely icon for those dissenting against the perceived dangers of modernity.

Reproducing platform ideologies: Do what you like with Gary VEE

Working paper

Ico Maly

16/06/2023

Influencers have an important role in the digital attention economy. One of the facets of that role - namely how they reproduce media ideologies - deserves more attention. This case study looks at Gary Vee as an ideological actor.

Whistleblowing: Sophie Zhang vs. Facebook

Paper

Lara Lovrič

28/11/2022

10 minutes to read

What can a single individual change by exposing the wrongdoings of a successful multinational corporation? This paper examines the case of a whistleblower who uncovered integrity violations and political manipulation facilitated by Facebook.

'I love you and I care about you’: How ASMR content creators establish parasocial relationships with their viewers

Paper

Eline Klaessens

15/04/2024

13 minutes to read

This paper is concerned with parasocial relationships in the context of ASMR-inducing content. Through analysis of two videos, it aims to identify tools used by ASMRtist to establish these relationships with their audience.

"Buste de femme" (1943) by Pablo Picasso

Multisensory Realities of Authentic Artworks

Paper

Olga Koltsova

18/11/2022

9 minutes to read

This paper demonstrates how the multisensory design of an art exhibition challenges the concept of artworks' authenticity and allows visitors to connect with the art at a more intimate level.

Image 1: Birds Aren’t Real van and the founder of the movement Peter McIndoe

Birds Aren't Real: a post-truth 'conspiracy' paradox

Article

Lily Francois

11/01/2022

7 minutes to read

The Birds Aren't Real is a parody social movement with a purpose: making fun of misinformation in a post-truth world dominated by online conspiracy theories

A.I. Music and Identity Shaping: Soulless Computer Music Versus Soulful Human Music

Article

Wessel Joosten

04/09/2023

17 minutes to read

Artificial Intelligence in the music industry has been growing in public discourse. Can A.I. music get on par with traditional music and shape similar social identities?

DNA tests surveillance and privacy issues: AncestryDNA, 23andME, MyHeritage, or none at all?

Article

Nataliia Vdovychenko

01/02/2022

12 minutes to read

Despite its wide promotion and millions of customers around the world, the DNA test services raise questions on how the businesses are set up and what the regulations behind it are.