Digitalisation has a pervasive influence on societies around the world. The internet, and the widespread use of personal computers and other devices such as smartphones, not only reshape human communication, but also have an impact on society in general. Digitalisation alters the relationship between citizen and society.
Review of Facebook's privacy settings: What is their idea of the level of publicity and privacy? How do they encourage users to be either public or private by presenting certain defaults?
Online dating has been around for a while and has led to various positive and negative experiences. Some find their one true love through online dating, some find the no strings attached romantic relationship they have been looking for and others get catfished.
Finstagrams are a new social media phenomenon. This essay discusses why people are creating Finstagrams and argues why this is not necessarily a more true representation of yourself.
Momo has been said to be a curse, a hacker and even a maniac. What is it and does it know everything about us?
The new European GDPR generalizes the notion of the "data subject". But what exactly is the data subject? And how does it fit into a regulation which is fundamentally about the trading of Big Data?
The services that are provided by data-giant Google are becoming more and more a normal part of daily life. But are we truly aware of the implications this has on our privacy? How much information does Google actually have on you?
Mukbang culture introduces a ludic way to enjoy food. In what way does this new approach to food challenge existing ideas on healthy living?
GetContact is a recent app that got its wave of hype in February 2018. The official aim of GetContact is to block spam messages and identify calls on your phone. However, it can also be viewed as another way to threaten our privacy.
Vero is social media's new kid on the block, and it announces an ad free environment. Diggit Magazine subjects its promises and claims to critical scrutiny.
Vero is social media's new kid on the block, and it announces an ad free environment. Diggit Magazine subjects its promises and claims to critical scrutiny.
Big Data will affect our relationships, leisure time activities, career choices and shopping habits.
Zuckerberg’s New Year resolutions to 'fix Facebook' are bad news for anyone who cares about the diversity in the field of media and democracy in general.
The internet is everywhere and sadly that also means that bullies have more opportunities than ever to get to their victims. An analysis of two of such cases in relation to the copycat effect.
The precipitous evolution of electronic technology, along with the rapid product outmodedness, has escalated the proportion of the e-waste problem The annual e-waste production amounted to an estimate of 30-50 tons.
Online dating seems to be the new kid on the dating block. However, this article goes into the history behind these recent developments and the risks related to it.
Dating apps enable people to do things they have never done before. It are truly global products, but they only work because they are embedded in local (sub)cultural practices.
Being a social influencer may seem like it's all fun and games, but behind the scenes it's a lot of hard work and dedication. A critical reflection on whether becoming an influencer is worth considering.
Replika, a new app in which an AI takes over your personality
The emergence of the internet has provided us with all kinds of dating communities on websites and social media. This paper discusses how online interracial dating communities function in the 21st century.
There is limited data available on algorithms leading to political echo chambers. This paper examines the use of Facebook and Google and the algorithmic system behind both platforms. What are the consequences?
Weapons of Math Destruction (2016) by Cathy O'Neil makes a very compelling case for people to start asking more questions and demand more transparency regarding algorithmic models that are being used to regulate so many aspects of their lives.
