We see it in newspapers, magazines, Facebook, Twitter... News. It's everywhere. According to the free dictionary, news is defined as, 'Information about noteworthy recent events or happenings, especially as reported by newspapers, periodicals, radio, or television' (the free dictionary). Whilst this definition is widely accepted, there are flaws which should be addressed. News is not justified … Continue reading Is this really news?
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The Power of Anonymity
Every one has a unique identity in the real world. But why is it that when we hit cyberspace, our 'identity' can change so much, that we morph into a completely different person? The power of anonymity is a strong one. It can promote freedom of expression, exchange of ideas and intrigue. However it … Continue reading The Power of Anonymity
Bring Back Our Girls, Bring Forth Your Support
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhH_wJebT-U #Bringbackourgirls Bring Back Our Girls has been a twitter phenomenon, capturing global attention on the 234 Nigerian school girls missing due to internal terrorist regimes. This horrendous incident occurred on the 15th April, taking a few weeks for awareness to capture the world. I became aware of this movement a week ago and have … Continue reading Bring Back Our Girls, Bring Forth Your Support
10 Reasons You Should Add Scotland To Your Itinerary Now
Scotland. A wild, rugged country. Where red heads roam free and it's perfectly acceptable to say Aye and Wee. On my travels, many people told me about how I should go to Ireland, 'it's so green, the accent is so sexy, they know how to party, there's so much history...' and yes that is true... … Continue reading 10 Reasons You Should Add Scotland To Your Itinerary Now
A Girl in Many Worlds
Transmedia Storytelling is the communication of a story across various platforms such as movies, social media, comics, video games and books, each of which explore a unique part of the story. When all different stories from all different platforms are combined, we have a more detailed and thorough understanding of the text as a whole. … Continue reading A Girl in Many Worlds
The Power is in Your Hands
"One person can make a difference and every person should try." - John F. Kennedy In the interconnected world of 'collective intelligence,' everyone has unique knowledge, ideas and concepts which they can use to develop an individual idea or improve another. "Once you start contributing and sharing and connecting with the work of those who … Continue reading The Power is in Your Hands
The Audience Takes To The Stage
Tinder's life source is its audience. Without its active prosumerism and participatory culture, it would cease to exist. Participatory Culture is defined, "where members feel some degree of social connection with one another" (Jenkins, 2006). The audience feel apart of a larger community as well as deep connections to other users they interact with. "In terms of personal development, … Continue reading The Audience Takes To The Stage
A Worldly Addiction 