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Virtual reality: May it be the future of media.

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  Many of us associate Virtual Reality (VR) with science fiction films like 'Minority Report.' However, the reality is that technology nowadays is totally integrated into our daily life. Virtual Reality is here to stay in video games, medical, and education. But what precisely is it? WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY? (Image credits: HP) Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment with realistic-looking images and objects that gives the user the feeling of being completely immersed in their surroundings. This world is viewed through the use of a Virtual Reality headset or helmet. We may learn how to do cardiac surgery by immersing ourselves in video games as if we were one of the characters. Despite the fact that Virtual Reality is a decades-old technology, many people are still unfamiliar with it. It's also not uncommon to mix up virtual reality with augmented reality. The fundamental difference between the two is that VR creates a virtual environment in which we may im...

How media helps fight Negative stereotypes

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  (Image credits: SheThePeople TV) Many forms of media, such as television shows, movies, and music, rely on stereotypes to create stories. Sometimes stereotypes are incorrect, reinforcing inaccurate notions about how members of a certain group look, think, and act. This can have an impact on how youngsters perceive others and how they treat them. Stereotypes are stereotypes about a said group of individuals that are basic and vague. While stereotypes can be useful for making rapid judgments based on prior experiences, they can also lead us misled by leading us to believe that something is true about a person just because they belong to a specific group or appear and act in a certain manner. Researchers have discovered the following relationships between stereotypes in the media and how individuals think and act: Race and Culture In the media, stereotypes are frequently employed to define or depict people who belong to distinct ethnic or cultural groups. According to research, thes...

Can media be the tool for social Reforms?

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  (Image credits: Phase Hitchin) The only constant thing in the universe is variation. It is prevalent in every society across the world, but it is most prevalent in societies that seek to satisfy the people or meet their demands. Society wants a change in order to convey old ways to new ones. Almost every aspect of human existence is affected, including the economy, way of life, education, culture, politics, conduct, attitude, and family structure, to name a few. The term "social change" refers to changes in social processes. It refers to any change or variation in a social form, process, or pattern. Social media is a word that refers to an educational and social platform made up of many websites, technology, and apps. Globally, social media is playing a vital role in motivating the people in the face of any adverse incidence or government policy. It activates social movements and disseminates unfiltered information to the general public. During the last decade, social media...

Media Asthetics

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  Image credits: @99Designs Media aesthetics is an interdisciplinary field of study that encompasses media technology, aesthetics (perception), and mediation. The necessity of comprehending sensual experience as culturally and historically placed is emphasized in media aesthetics, which stresses the continuity of so-called old and new media. Media Aesthetics is a way of thinking about the aesthetics of media. Media Studies, Film Studies, and the Arts bring together contributions from many fields and generations on both sides of the Atlantic. The study of visual imagery for use in cinema and electronic media is known as media aesthetics. Understanding the fundamentals and relevance of media aesthetics, such as light and color, space, time, motion, and sound, via contemporary and historical examples, and how they are employed to improve successful message creation. Students will discover how aesthetic components from cinema and electronic media have been converted into vectors, which...

What do you do in your Free Time?

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It's all too easy to get caught up in playing games on your phone or hanging out with your pals when you have free time. Sure, it's entertaining, but investing your time in a more productive way will pay you in the long run. Given the numerous interesting things available, there's no need to complain, "I'm bored out of my mind." Make the most of your free time by participating in one of the activities listed below-  Stargazing will feed your existential preoccupations and amorous side. For that special someone in your life, name a star using an online service, or become an astronomy fanatic by subscribing to NASA's newsletter and prominent publications like Sky and Telescope and All About Space. Cooking is a creative and stress-relieving pastime for many individuals. Cooking may be a thrilling experience whether you're a seasoned cook or a newbie who is just starting to explore new cuisine. Cooking should be viewed as a stress-relieving hobby rather th...

Hashtags Activism on Social Media

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  Hashtag activism is a word for using Twitter's hashtags for online activism. The word may also apply to the act of expressing support for a cause on any social media site, such as Facebook or Twitter, by clicking "like," "share," and other similar actions. People can talk about and comment on a single hashtag. Both critics and admirers have panned hashtag activism. Some proponents claim that utilizing social media for activism is a good idea since it allows individuals to connect with others from all over the world in a short period of time. Critics, on the other hand, argue that hashtag activism does not result in actual change since people are only signaling that they are interested in the topic. Sexist behaviors like over-sexualization of female video game characters, workplace harassment, and uneven compensation for men and women were endemic in the games business, according to a 2012 Twitter debate among women working in the industry, which was aggregated...

Cosmology- Extinct & Mysterious

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  (Image ref: https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/c/cosmology ) The stars were fixed on a celestial sphere that circled around the spherical Earth, according to Greek thinkers in the 4th century BC. Between the Earth and the stars, the planets, the Sun, and the Moon all traveled in a fluid called ether. The term cosmology comes from the Greek word kosmos, which means order or harmony. Cosmologists are fascinated by the universe's origins, evolution, and future. While other branches of astronomy focus on single objects, events, or sets of things, cosmology encompasses the entire cosmos from conception to death, with a variety of mysteries at each stage. The Big Bang was the beginning of space and time. While there are a number of theories about the existence of other universes, there is no practical way to observe them, so there will never be any proof for (or against!) their existence. What is the age of the Universe? The cosmos is 13.8 billion years old, give or take a hundred mi...

Losing Yourself in Art

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Beautiful art serves as a gateway between the physical and spiritual dimensions. Step through the door to locate yourself in the other if you get lost in one. And you'll be magnificent. I became lost in art, only to reemerge. I can see why artists are able to keep the spirit alive in those around them. I understand that the need for artists and art is as essential as the need for water. One may keep the body alive, while the other maintains the spirit. There is a broader and more imaginative world out there. And when we encounter art that inspires us, we dip into this realm. What other way could it empower us? Happiness, loneliness, uncomfortable, anxiety, anger, awe, anticipation, acceptance, fear, relief, disappointment, peace, hope, love, it’s all there but is vibrant, it's your Art. Embracing your imperfections and displaying them through your artwork is akin to accepting your flaws and expressing them through your art. Art can be identified in a plethora of ways. It might ...

The Cosmic Dance of SHIVA

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The Cosmic Dance Of SHIVA Many cultures believe in and worship SHIVA, the destroyer. Many people all across the world look up to HIM when it comes to finding serenity in life. When we think of SHIVA, we think of a force in the universe that has no name or form. The GOD of Gods, they call HIM "Mahadev", also has infinite names and is worshipped in many kinds. As a result, "Nataraja" is one of the forms through which dancers worship SHIVA. According to Skanda Purana, SHIVA once flayed a tiger alive & wrapped his skin around him. He grabbed the snake and wore it as a necklace around his neck. He then proceeded to dance after hopping atop the back of a goblin. As the sages around him watched Him dance, they knew he was God, and his dance was a discourse on the purpose of existence. Shiva is a way of the soul. He holds the fires of devastation that cast the light of learning in one hand and rattled the drum of death to generate the symphony of life in the other. The ...