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The blue building with De Spoorzone in the background on February 2, 2023

Debating Tilburg's 'beautiful ugliness' online: The case of The Blue Building

Article

Inge Beekmans

27/02/2023

16 minutes to read

What is it like to live in a city that is considered 'ugly' by most of the people you know? Online discussions about the planned demolition of The blue building demonstrate how some inhabitants of Tilburg construct narratives regarding their city's 'beautiful ugliness', while other Tilburgers reject their ironic and humorous attitude.

Convergence culture in the video game industry

Paper

Szymon Zbiegniewski

05/12/2022

10 minutes to read

The NorCal and SCal culture industries are converging on multiple levels, and one of them is the video game industry. This paper explores how Fortnite revolutionized the way we perceive games.

New understanding of AI through post-humanist life writing

Paper

Jaimy Pijpers

19/06/2023

21 minutes to read

Kazuo Ishiguro portrays a nuanced characterization of AI with 'Klara and The Sun'. This paper re-evaluates the genre of life writing so it can provide a better understanding of AI and other-than-human perspectives.

How BioShock makes you forget you’re playing a game (2K Games)

Review

Rebecca de Jongh

13/10/2023

6 minutes to read

BioShock's narrative and clever game design fully immerse you into its story. You forget you are playing a game until suddenly the game makes you painfully aware you were never truly in control...

Anti-Chinese tech discourse

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Fairy Tales meet Girl Tales: a Feminist Children's Podcast

Interview

Katie Farmer

21/01/2022

Fairy Tales are reimgined and updated in the Girl Tales Podcast. This is an interview with podcast found and executive Producer Rebecca Cunningham and producer, writer, voice actor Tessa Flannery.

GOLDEN vs. IWASAKI: Perspectives about Geishas

Article

Nathaly Yumi da Silva

14/12/2022

21 minutes to read

Golden and Iwasaki have totally different concepts about geishas. The conflict between them is clear: while Golden casts them as prostitutes, Iwasaki reveals them as artists. This article explores these perspectives.

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.

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

Beyond Science Fiction: What To Think About Brain Stimulations In The Normal Population

Article

Martijn Logtenberg

23/10/2023

14 minutes to read

1969: In a fictional story, Niven describes how Wireheads install devices onto their brains to feel instant gratification. Six decades later, brain stimulation exists. While on the edge of a breakthrough, this article looks into the ethical debate.

Linguistic Landscapes in Europe - Alternative city tours?

Article

Irina Jidoveanu

Ralf Cnobloch

Fatima Casio

Alisa Kulishkina

26/05/2023

11 minutes to read

This article highlights both the similarities and the differences between how different ethnic groups express themselves depending on the social, political, historical, and cultural context.

Ben Shapiro in the hybrid media system: methodology and methods

Article

Ruben den Boer

Sarah Hong

Şehnaz Canbolat

Prescilia Kiangala

12/04/2023

12 minutes to read

This article presents a detailed account of the methodologies and methods we deployed while investigating how Ben Shapiro uses mainstream digital media to have a voice in the hybrid media system.

The Stylization of Dutch Identity on Social Media

Paper

My Pham

08/03/2024

21 minutes to read

In this article and its second part (an upcoming one), I attempt to shed light on the stylization of the cultural identities of these social media creators by using a multimodal approach.

Behind the Curtain: “1984”’s Aesthetics of Immediacy

Article

Inge van de Ven

25/01/2024

12 minutes to read

The TV ad “1984” introducing Apple's Macintosh PC has many intertexts—from the aesthetics of fascism to Plato to The Truman Show. This article discusses the video’s ‘aesthetics of immediacy.’

Harry Styles' persona: How his presentation of self led to queerbaiting accusations

Paper

Marel van Andel

18/09/2023

23 minutes to read

The way Harry Styles presents himself has led to accusations of queerbaiting. his paper explores the difference between how Harry Styles presents himself and how others view him play a role in the accusations of queerbaiting.

Barbenheimer: Affirming Stereotypes In Meme Culture

Article

Wessel Joosten

12/04/2024

11 minutes to read

In 2023, the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" sparked the online trend "Barbenheimer," leading to memes and humor. This paper analyzes a specific video related to "Barbenheimer," exploring its popularity and discursive function.

Eroda: where visual art, storytelling and marketing become one

Paper

Kelly Burnet

23/05/2022

13 minutes to read

In this paper, the Eroda project is discussed which functions as a marketing campaign and an art project. The connected music video, directed by Dave Meyers, stands out for its captivating plot, English aesthetic and unusual characters.