Istanbul Canal, Erdogan, Nature

Erdoğan’s Istanbul Canal: Destroying Nature or a “Crazy Project”?

Emre explores the multiple sides of the discussion regarding the Instabul Canal project.
Picture of Emre Yalçın

Emre Yalçın

politics

Pop Culture & Politics: Social Star’s Effect on Young Voters 

How responsible is it to rely on social media content producers to produce political takes for millions of viewers to assimilate? In this article, Sofia discusses about pop culture and it’s potential influence on politics.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

dataverzameling

Dataverzameling voor Dummy’s

In deel 1 van zijn reeks over ‘Surveillance Capitalism’ gaat Matthijs dieper in op het probleem van dataverzameling via sociale media.
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Matthijs van Hees

Completely Irrelevant Trilogy: Mafia, YouTube & Gaining Sympathy

Given that our world is now hooked on social media, it’s no surprise that even the mafia embraces these online platforms to spread their message and enforce their power. Emre talks about the latest news in Turkey where a former mafia boss stared to share confession videos on YouTube.
Picture of Emre Yalçın

Emre Yalçın

Israeli, conflict

The Suffering in Gaza Strip: Israel-Palestine Conflict Explained

In this article, Nouhaila discusses the complications of Israeli-Palestine conflict and the hardship that the Palestinian population is enduring.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

Slacktivism, social media, activism

An Ode to Slacktivism

Ninke discusses slacktivism, a portmanteau of slacker and activism – the new form of sharing one’s societal belief using social media.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

When El Paquete Arrives: How Cuban Communities Distribute Digital Content

Andrea talks about the way through which many Cubans are able to consume Internet content: El Paquete.
Picture of Andrea Valdivia

Andrea Valdivia

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

Apolitical Therapy

In this article, Aakansha explains the issue with apolitical therapy and why we must do something about it.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

activism

Rethinking the Dilemmas of Political Expression

Justin discusses virtual and physical activism and uncovers the dilemmas of political expression.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

nl4hk

Beyond Races: Freedom Is Not Free – An Interview With NL4HK

In this article, Justin interviews NL4HK in hopes of providing an overview of how societal unrest in Hong Kong will be a detriment to freedom in the Netherlands and how the Netherlands is trying to help Hong Kong by spreading the cause through social media and rallies. 
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

politieracisme, politiegeweld, black lives matter

Hoe eindigen we politieracisme in Nederland?

Mae stelt het politieracisme in Nederland aan de kaak, van etnisch profileren tot buiten proportioneel politiegeweld.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

De impact van framing door politieke partijen op klimaatverandering.

De impact van framing door politieke partijen op klimaatverandering

Hoe heeft framing invloed op het politieke debat, besluitvorming en publieke meningen? Matthijs legt uit hoe framing impact heeft op essentiële zaken als besluitvorming rond klimaatverandering.
Picture of Matthijs van Hees

Matthijs van Hees

Alle Poppetjes Op De Juiste Plaats – Hoe Veel Nederlanders Meer Op Een Persoon Stemmen Dan Op Een Partij

De familiemens achter de politicus en wie is er premierwaardig? Ninke legt uit hoe door toenemende personalisatie het in de politiek steeds meer gaat om mensen en hun eigenschappen.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

How TikTok Is Changing Politics For The Younger Generations

In this article, Ninke describes TikTok’s impact on future generations’ relationship with politics.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

Istanbul Canal, Erdogan, Nature

Erdoğan’s Istanbul Canal: Destroying Nature or a “Crazy Project”?

Emre explores the multiple sides of the discussion regarding the Instabul Canal project.
Picture of Emre Yalçın

Emre Yalçın

politics

Pop Culture & Politics: Social Star’s Effect on Young Voters 

How responsible is it to rely on social media content producers to produce political takes for millions of viewers to assimilate? In this article, Sofia discusses about pop culture and it’s potential influence on politics.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

dataverzameling

Dataverzameling voor Dummy’s

In deel 1 van zijn reeks over ‘Surveillance Capitalism’ gaat Matthijs dieper in op het probleem van dataverzameling via sociale media.
Picture of Matthijs van Hees

Matthijs van Hees

Completely Irrelevant Trilogy: Mafia, YouTube & Gaining Sympathy

Given that our world is now hooked on social media, it’s no surprise that even the mafia embraces these online platforms to spread their message and enforce their power. Emre talks about the latest news in Turkey where a former mafia boss stared to share confession videos on YouTube.
Picture of Emre Yalçın

Emre Yalçın

Israeli, conflict

The Suffering in Gaza Strip: Israel-Palestine Conflict Explained

In this article, Nouhaila discusses the complications of Israeli-Palestine conflict and the hardship that the Palestinian population is enduring.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

Slacktivism, social media, activism

An Ode to Slacktivism

Ninke discusses slacktivism, a portmanteau of slacker and activism – the new form of sharing one’s societal belief using social media.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

When El Paquete Arrives: How Cuban Communities Distribute Digital Content

Andrea talks about the way through which many Cubans are able to consume Internet content: El Paquete.
Picture of Andrea Valdivia

Andrea Valdivia

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

Apolitical Therapy

In this article, Aakansha explains the issue with apolitical therapy and why we must do something about it.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

activism

Rethinking the Dilemmas of Political Expression

Justin discusses virtual and physical activism and uncovers the dilemmas of political expression.
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

nl4hk

Beyond Races: Freedom Is Not Free – An Interview With NL4HK

In this article, Justin interviews NL4HK in hopes of providing an overview of how societal unrest in Hong Kong will be a detriment to freedom in the Netherlands and how the Netherlands is trying to help Hong Kong by spreading the cause through social media and rallies. 
Picture of Justin Yeung

Justin Yeung

politieracisme, politiegeweld, black lives matter

Hoe eindigen we politieracisme in Nederland?

Mae stelt het politieracisme in Nederland aan de kaak, van etnisch profileren tot buiten proportioneel politiegeweld.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

De impact van framing door politieke partijen op klimaatverandering.

De impact van framing door politieke partijen op klimaatverandering

Hoe heeft framing invloed op het politieke debat, besluitvorming en publieke meningen? Matthijs legt uit hoe framing impact heeft op essentiële zaken als besluitvorming rond klimaatverandering.
Picture of Matthijs van Hees

Matthijs van Hees

Alle Poppetjes Op De Juiste Plaats – Hoe Veel Nederlanders Meer Op Een Persoon Stemmen Dan Op Een Partij

De familiemens achter de politicus en wie is er premierwaardig? Ninke legt uit hoe door toenemende personalisatie het in de politiek steeds meer gaat om mensen en hun eigenschappen.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

How TikTok Is Changing Politics For The Younger Generations

In this article, Ninke describes TikTok’s impact on future generations’ relationship with politics.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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