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Is Creativity the Key to Entrepreneurial Success or a Distraction?
Is Creativity the Key to Entrepreneurial Success or a Distraction?

Entrepreneurship can be hard. Being a creative entrepreneur can be even harder. Why? We're always focused on the big vision, and the long-term goal, getting distracted with new projects and ideas. Of course, not every creative entrepreneur is like this. But it got me thinking: Is creativity the key to entrepreneurial success, or can it become a distraction?

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Is Social Media Destroying Real Communication Skills?
Is Social Media Destroying Real Communication Skills?

Social media has revolutionised how we connect, but is it eroding our ability to interact face-to-face? This debate has stirred controversy, with valid arguments on both sides. Let's explore the impact of social media on our communication skills, examining the negatives, the positives, and the psychology behind it all.

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Living an un-curated life: Rethinking our self-presentation on Instagram
Living an un-curated life: Rethinking our self-presentation on Instagram

I sit at night and find myself scrolling endlessly, reel after reel. The blue light penetrating deep into the back of my retinas. Swipe. A border-collie howling along with a keyboard, adorable. Like. Swipe. A new Italian sandwich-spot in Dublin, nice. Saved. I’ll check that out later. Swipe. A gym-bro posing in a mirror, not-for-me. Swipe. Anyone who has social media knows, it’s constant. 

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Is texting mediated communication?
Is texting mediated communication?

Texting, or sending and receiving text messages via a cellular phone or another mobile device, has become a ubiquitous part of modern communication. It is a form of mediated communication, defined as the transmission of messages through a medium such as a phone or a computer.

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What is XR vs AR and VR?
What is XR vs AR and VR?

XR technologies have the potential to revolutionise many different industries, from entertainment and gaming to education and healthcare. With the increasing efficiency of technology, we can expect to see more applications for XR in our daily lives.

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Is the metaverse 2d or 3d?
Is the metaverse 2d or 3d?

The concept of the "metaverse" refers to a collective virtual shared space, typically created by the convergence of the physical and digital world.

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8 Point Cyberpsychology Architecture Framework
8 Point Cyberpsychology Architecture Framework

The Cyberpsychology Architecture framework is a model developed by John Suler to understand the psychological effects of digital environments and experiences. The model consists of eight dimensions:

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The Importance of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
The Importance of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)

CMC has become an integral part of our daily lives in today's society, as it allows us to connect with others quickly and easily.

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Online Self-Presentation: Why do people like to post about themselves?
Online Self-Presentation: Why do people like to post about themselves?

There are many reasons why people like to post about themselves online. Some people do it to share their experiences and connect with others who have similar interests, while others do it to seek validation and attention from their peers.

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How long is too long in VR?
How long is too long in VR?

The technology has leaped in bounds since it was first used in the 1980s by computer scientist and philosopher Jaron Lanier. However, with this immersion comes the potential for users to spend more extended periods of time in VR. But just how long is too long to spend in virtual reality?

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MetaHumans: Is this the end of the Uncanny Valley?
MetaHumans: Is this the end of the Uncanny Valley?

There’s a sweet spot where the more human or realistic that robots seem to appear, the more disturbing they appear to the human eye. That descent into an eerie spot is the Uncanny Valley.

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Voice notes in a Pandemic: Senders, Soliloquies and Self-disclosure.
Voice notes in a Pandemic: Senders, Soliloquies and Self-disclosure.

Even though voice noting might be a preferable way to communicate as it conveys more richness than texting, it ultimately lacks body language, cues and subtle micro-expressions we might pick up in face to face communication.

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The Many Faces of Instagram - Finsta; a hiding spot for your true self
The Many Faces of Instagram - Finsta; a hiding spot for your true self

Why do people feel the need to showcase a curated lifestyle when ‘performing’ on their Rinsta? Is it to fit in with peers, to have a cool ‘aesthetic’, or simply just hopping on the bandwagon?

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