Author: SweeneyLi
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Why We Need to Talk Less about Climate Science (and Focus on Politics Instead)
Robin Tschötschel After many decades of inaction, we have to face severe climate change. Yet, the most important question is not how bad it will get, but what can be done now to cut emissions quickly. This is a point often missed by the media and campaigners. In my PhD research, I study news reporting…
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Online, Anonymous, and Rude?
Marthe Möller One of the most prominent features of online platforms is that they allow individuals to comment on media content. Media users jump at the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions about online newspaper articles, blogs, and other online content. However, this regularly leads to sections full of hateful messages in which commenters…
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A Day in the Life of a Dutch PhD Student in the USA
Lisanne Wichgers Wednesday morning, August 28. “Are you there yet? I’m waiting for you at the parking lot. Oh, and I brought cash.” 10 minutes later, I took off. On my new (but probably second/third/fourth hand) bike. 14 hours after arrival in Palo Alto, hometown of Stanford University. Time for my first coffee. My days…
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The Use of Emotions to Capture Attention on Social Media
Susann Kohout While waiting for a bus to arrive or just to fill time, we often scroll through our social media to check what is happening in the world. Among posts of friends, acquaintances and other interesting accounts, our social media time line often shows us the news. More than 50 percent of Internet users…
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Why Jasmine Should Not Go Speechless
Marthe Möller Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action remake of Aladdin (2019) that was recently released has received mixed reviews. While the movie was praised for the emancipation of the main female character (princess Jasmine), it was also met with criticism because of its Orientalism and stereotypical portrayal of Arabs. A quick look at the negative reviews…
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Facebook is een lachspiegel
Ronald Voorn Tenzij je verdrietig bent natuurlijk zegt nieuw onderzoek Hoe gelukkig zijn mensen nou echt op Facebook? Het lijkt er namelijk bijna altijd op dat iedereen overwegend blij, happy en cool is op dat medium. Als het mogelijk is om dit echt te meten dan kunnen er op basis daarvan allerlei nuttige dingen ontwikkeld…
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