Karina Afandy
Digital Proctoring: A New Era in Student Surveillance
The shift to online education has changed the learning experience of students from all academic levels. As higher-education institutions insist on maintaining exam evaluations, this calls for digital proctoring. Although digital proctoring may not sound menacing, Karina delves into its implications and potential privacy breaches.
The Internet’s Obsession with True Crime
Netflix' true crime documentary Tiger King is the talk of the town at the moment, but why? Karina discusses the internet's obsession with true crime.
A Requiem to BoJack Horseman
Spanning six seasons, Netflix’s first original animated series BoJack Horseman finally came to an end last January. First dismissed as yet another adult animated show much like The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers, BoJack Horseman grew to be revered as a brilliantly dark, thoughtful show that doesn’t pull any punches when discussing social issues. Karina discusses the show's brilliance.
A Critique of Online Vulnerability
Being authentic on Instagram is also a business. We take a look at influencers who are vulnerable online.
The Future of Student Journalism
Karina Afandy explores the benefits and implications of student journalism in universities around the world.
Review: The Handmaid’s Tale
For this week's review, Karina tells you what she thinks about the popular book (and series) the Handmaid's Tale.
The consequences of power and design in Black Mirror
People are probably unaware that many powerful people in Black Mirror are abusing the technology. Medium shows how this happens in several episodes.
Aspiring for digital wellness
Actually we can't live without our smartphones. Nevertheless there are some solutions to control our digital lives. Medium has elaborated some of them.
Faking a Disease Online: Munchausen by Internet
Who can we trust online? This article explores the distressing phenomenon of Munchausen by internet.
Parenting in the digital age
Parenting is and always has been hard. With social media nowadays, it hasn't become easier. Would you want your kids to develop a digital footprint earlier than they develop the ability to speak?