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The Vertical Integration Illustration In Relation to Globalisation & Human Integration

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Blean Tsige

28/09/2023

In this essay, the main objective is to display art in relation to globalism. The analysis focuses on globalization and an art piece that reflects on the subject of human integration.

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Analyzing The Potential Consequences Of Trump As A President In 2024

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Blean Tsige

27/09/2023

Trump wants to become President again in 2024. What does this mean for the world if the most powerful office is run by the most impeached President? Let's try to figure out why Mr. Make-America-Great-Again keeps coming back to the office.

A Short Analysis Of The Consequences That Belief Systems Have For Inter-Group Relations

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Blean Tsige

26/09/2023

This paper is about how a news article is politically intolerant of a social group. The main aim is to reason how biased the news article is by using the literature to specify the problem.

A Short Analysis of Kim Kardashian’s Diet Lollipop Advertisement On Instagram

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Blean Tsige

22/09/2023

This article aims at explaining how visual media informs and shapes society. Kim Kardashian is guilty of posting weight loss products on her social media. The negative outcome of her advertisement has caused outrage.

The Troubling Appearances Of Deepfake Videos On Internet Platforms

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Blean Tsige

21/09/2023

The spread of misinformation has become worse since the introduction of social media and deepfake videos. Combined the technologies have brought on challenges that are difficult to combat. The article will reflect an analysis of this.

Assessing Kant’s Moral Philosophy In The Case Of Trump vs The Media

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Blean Tsige

20/09/2023

Trump is an outspoken person who believes that fake news solely exists when it comes to his decision-making. This article will analyse the philosophy of media ethics and the reasons behind it.

Privacy Concerns On Twitter Regarding Musk's Location

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Blean Tsige

19/09/2023

Public figures have been considered to be lenient about their privacy. But what happens if a celebrity's current location is shared on social media without their consent? Is it a privacy concern or well deserved? The article aims at explaining this.

De nieuwe reclame van Interpolis is glashelder: gebruik niet je telefoon tijdens het rijden

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Irene de Groot

14/07/2017

We weten allemaal dat het niet de bedoeling is, maar toch gebruiken veel mensen hun mobieltje achter het stuur. Verzekeringsmaatschappij Interpolis wil mensen wijzen op de gevaren hiervan en doet dat op een aangrijpende manier.

Digital rendering of a dark skinned male face, dark background

Generative AI and the uncanny valley (and a call to action)

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Ruben den Boer

09/03/2023

Understanding how we perceive AI-generated content is not only new and exciting. It is urgent. As students and scholars of digital culture, we should develop an empirically grounded understanding of this new mode of discourse.

Michelle Choi and her autobiographical ‘Living Alone Diaries’

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Jessaline Tanjung

18/06/2022

This article analyses how YouTuber Michelle Choi "writes" her digital autobiography online by looking at how she communicates with her audience and her online identity. Through her videos, Choi authorises shared memories with her viewers.

'Barca Nostra' at the Venice Biennale 2019

“Barca Nostra”: Differing Reactions in the Face of Collective Responsibility

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Marit van Dijck

27/06/2022

"Barca Nostra" by Büchel is the display of a ship that sank between Libya and the Italian island Lampedusa in 2015. In its sinkage, many migrants died. Does its confronting, decontextualised display incite meaningful discussions as intended?

Dismaland distorted mermaid ariel and a broken down castle in the background

Banksy’s ‘Dismaland’: Antagonistic Participatory Art or Contemporary Engagement Fad?

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Marit van Dijck

23/06/2022

The interactive Dismaland art project by Banksy that parodied the theme park experience was a critical success. But, can it also be considered as an example of an antagonistic, participatory artwork?

Pier 15 Breda skatepark Erik Kessel Destroy my Face art installation

Needlessly Dehumanizing: The Antagonistic Side of Kessel’s ‘Destroy My Face’ Installation

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Marit van Dijck

19/05/2022

Kessel's antagonistic, participatory 'Destroy My Face' installation invited users of skate hall Pier 18 to destroy AI-generated portraits of people with plastic surgery. This resulted in a different kind of participation than intended.

Squid Game’s criticism on Capitalism, Classism and Worker’s Rights

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Luna-Anastasia Riedel

07/05/2022

This paper will analyse how the TV-Show ‘Squid Game’ criticizes labour and capitalism in South Korea while also taking historic events into consideration to show that this issue is not just a recent one but one that has been going on for a while.

Dystopian Narratives: Squid Game and Parasite

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Luna-Anastasia Riedel

07/05/2022

Parasite and Squid Game are examples of cinematic dystopian narratives which teach about classism and capitalism from the viewpoint of the directors and criticise the concepts while being highly entertaining.