Furthermore, this could spill over into how people view human idols or even their everyday relationships. Overall, technology can blur the distinction between what is considered real and virtual but I don’t think that it could erase the moral difference between actual humans and a man-made persona.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Furthermore, this could spill over into how people view human idols or even their everyday relationships. Overall, technology can blur the distinction between what is considered real and virtual but I don’t think that it could erase the moral difference between actual humans and a man-made persona.
-consent to how their work can be used and they must set boundaries to prevent misuse, considering that audiences’ expectations of unlimited access to virtual idols may lead to them believing that it is permissible to manipulate or “control” the idol’s persona without any ethical limits.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-consent to how their work can be used and they must set boundaries to prevent misuse, considering that audiences’ expectations of unlimited access to virtual idols may lead to them believing that it is permissible to manipulate or “control” the idol’s persona without any ethical limits.
The boundary between what is real and what is fake is not so important anymore. With this, comes the question of whether virtual idols have the ability to give consent. I would argue that the responsibility then goes to the humans who create and interact with the idols. First, the creators must-
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The boundary between what is real and what is fake is not so important anymore. With this, comes the question of whether virtual idols have the ability to give consent. I would argue that the responsibility then goes to the humans who create and interact with the idols. First, the creators must-
The behaviours and choices that the virtual idols made are written by humans. However, technology, such as motion capture and deepfakes, is blurring the differences between the two. Advancement in technology is making virtual idols become very similar to their human counterparts.
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The behaviours and choices that the virtual idols made are written by humans. However, technology, such as motion capture and deepfakes, is blurring the differences between the two. Advancement in technology is making virtual idols become very similar to their human counterparts.
-exploitation, and all the (mental) pressure that comes with being famous. On the other hand, virtual idols like #HatsuneMiku are created. They are fully controlled by the studios and creators that made them. Unlike human idols, virtual idols do not experience pressure and harsh labours.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-exploitation, and all the (mental) pressure that comes with being famous. On the other hand, virtual idols like #HatsuneMiku are created. They are fully controlled by the studios and creators that made them. Unlike human idols, virtual idols do not experience pressure and harsh labours.
It was gut wrenching in the best ways possible. It made me think and rethink of how insanely difficult the struggles of queer people just to have the same rights to love as heterosexual people. People should have freedom to choose and to be who they want to be as long as they are not hurting anyone!
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It was gut wrenching in the best ways possible. It made me think and rethink of how insanely difficult the struggles of queer people just to have the same rights to love as heterosexual people. People should have freedom to choose and to be who they want to be as long as they are not hurting anyone!
-feel the suppressed love that the two protagonists have for one another, their own struggles of coming to terms with who they like, and thus sympathise with them. An hour and 54 minutes of simple yet beautiful portrayal of young, queer high school boys in a conservative country.
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-feel the suppressed love that the two protagonists have for one another, their own struggles of coming to terms with who they like, and thus sympathise with them. An hour and 54 minutes of simple yet beautiful portrayal of young, queer high school boys in a conservative country.
-missed one or two things that the director wants to convey and wants the audience to understand about Jia-han and Birdy’s story. But again, my and other viewers’ perception on a single movie is heavily influenced by our own identities. Through #YourNameEngravedHerein, I live vicariously and-
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-missed one or two things that the director wants to convey and wants the audience to understand about Jia-han and Birdy’s story. But again, my and other viewers’ perception on a single movie is heavily influenced by our own identities. Through #YourNameEngravedHerein, I live vicariously and-
-queer in a conservative country while also being enrolled in a Catholic school that made a whole wire fence to separate boys and girls. How I feel towards the movie might be different from how #DirectorPatrickLiu actually feels as a gay man who is basically telling his own story. I might have-
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-queer in a conservative country while also being enrolled in a Catholic school that made a whole wire fence to separate boys and girls. How I feel towards the movie might be different from how #DirectorPatrickLiu actually feels as a gay man who is basically telling his own story. I might have-
-of trying to accept yourself while being surrounded by an environment which does not accept you. I love the small religious elements of the movie, especially the talks that Jia-han would have with the foreign priest who later turns out to be just like him. It is definitely not an easy thing to be-
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-of trying to accept yourself while being surrounded by an environment which does not accept you. I love the small religious elements of the movie, especially the talks that Jia-han would have with the foreign priest who later turns out to be just like him. It is definitely not an easy thing to be-
-the martial arts traditions. In conclusion, it is a commercial strategy which kind of worked. But in terms of cultural appropriation and white people as saviours, Ip Man utilises that in terms of cultural negotiation or critique in order to turn a globalised genre back to its true roots.
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-the martial arts traditions. In conclusion, it is a commercial strategy which kind of worked. But in terms of cultural appropriation and white people as saviours, Ip Man utilises that in terms of cultural negotiation or critique in order to turn a globalised genre back to its true roots.
-anti-colonial. It is not a case of cultural appropriation or white saviourism. The Ip Man movies uses Western characters to highlight Chinese self-determination and moral superiority, shown by Ip Man’s embodiment of Confucian moral integrity and pride during times of foreign expressions, within-
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-anti-colonial. It is not a case of cultural appropriation or white saviourism. The Ip Man movies uses Western characters to highlight Chinese self-determination and moral superiority, shown by Ip Man’s embodiment of Confucian moral integrity and pride during times of foreign expressions, within-
-where #IpMan defeated one of them in a one-to-one combat illustrates resistance to Western domination, that the ones who have been underestimated and seen as inferior can also win, that they are as strong as their white counterparts. In general, I think Ip Man films are nationalist and-
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-where #IpMan defeated one of them in a one-to-one combat illustrates resistance to Western domination, that the ones who have been underestimated and seen as inferior can also win, that they are as strong as their white counterparts. In general, I think Ip Man films are nationalist and-
-I see the white characters as representations of colonial forces. The racist remarks and prejudices coming out of the white characters, from them underestimating the Chinese’s skills in martial arts to spoken slurs shows that they are portrayed as antagonists instead of saviours. The final scene-
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-I see the white characters as representations of colonial forces. The racist remarks and prejudices coming out of the white characters, from them underestimating the Chinese’s skills in martial arts to spoken slurs shows that they are portrayed as antagonists instead of saviours. The final scene-
-complicated with the changing beauty standards to “feminine men”, because they must also still be attractive to the society.
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-complicated with the changing beauty standards to “feminine men”, because they must also still be attractive to the society.
-desires of the patriarchal society. I would argue that this is harmful to both sexes. For women, it is all regarding how patriarchal thoughts and misogynistic behaviours are still present in the modern society. For men, it puts them under this pressure to “step their game up”. It becomes more-
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-desires of the patriarchal society. I would argue that this is harmful to both sexes. For women, it is all regarding how patriarchal thoughts and misogynistic behaviours are still present in the modern society. For men, it puts them under this pressure to “step their game up”. It becomes more-
-men are most probably not pleased of the fact that women have more power now. That members of society have been increasingly accepting of women having traits that are normally associated with manliness (bravery, being outspoken, etc). That women cannot be controlled and mobilised to serve the-
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-men are most probably not pleased of the fact that women have more power now. That members of society have been increasingly accepting of women having traits that are normally associated with manliness (bravery, being outspoken, etc). That women cannot be controlled and mobilised to serve the-
-generations from those who have internalised the ideas that a rugged, rough, manly, masculine presence is necessary. People are concerned because the loss of masculine men might equates to the loss of a “necessary” element of society. In a world where #patriarchy is still an existing social system-
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
-generations from those who have internalised the ideas that a rugged, rough, manly, masculine presence is necessary. People are concerned because the loss of masculine men might equates to the loss of a “necessary” element of society. In a world where #patriarchy is still an existing social system-
-aesthetic. But still, sweeter coffee tastes better ^_____^. Dolce latte over Americano every day !! #KoreanCoffeeCulture
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-aesthetic. But still, sweeter coffee tastes better ^_____^. Dolce latte over Americano every day !! #KoreanCoffeeCulture
-and they have iced Americanos on their table. So, I believe that this is a matter of (consumer) culture and the “I need to fit in” thing in Korean society. Generally, I’d say that it is a matter of personal taste and the desire to be seen as sophisticated and perhaps complying to a certain-
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-and they have iced Americanos on their table. So, I believe that this is a matter of (consumer) culture and the “I need to fit in” thing in Korean society. Generally, I’d say that it is a matter of personal taste and the desire to be seen as sophisticated and perhaps complying to a certain-
-no one will ever see me carrying iced filled cups. The article that I attached above mentioned the “ppali ppali” culture in Korea, hence their preference for choosing a drink that’s quick to make and simple for on the way to work or school. I get it, but I’ve seen people in cafes meeting friends-
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
-no one will ever see me carrying iced filled cups. The article that I attached above mentioned the “ppali ppali” culture in Korea, hence their preference for choosing a drink that’s quick to make and simple for on the way to work or school. I get it, but I’ve seen people in cafes meeting friends-