Imagine entering a museum and being transported, almost instantly, to the digital ruins of Pompeii (Italy), to the Imperial Museum at Quinta da Boa Vista during the Brazilian Empire, or to any other historical site that no longer resembles what it once was in its prime. With the aid of a virtual reality headset or…
If there’s one question that has followed me since I began my research in Digital Humanities, it’s this: After all, what is a virtual museum for? Many people imagine it’s just an online exhibition — a digital tour with photos of a collection. But that’s not it. A virtual museum can be much more than…
Part of my master’s dissertation in Digital Humanities deals directly with digital inclusion. To think about inclusion, we must first understand who is affected by digital exclusion. As I delve into this field of study, I’m guided by the light that so many authors have shed on structures we often prefer to ignore. And it…
Hi there! I’m currently working on the visual identity for my master’s pre-dissertation, and I noticed the back cover should be Pantone Cool Gray 7. No problem at all — in less than a minute, I knew that this corresponds to the hexadecimal code #97999b.How did I know that? Well… If you’re a designer, artist,…
Technological advancements have brought significant progress in the development of intelligent systems, such as chatbots, which can interact with humans in increasingly natural ways. However, when used in political contexts, ethical concerns emerge, requiring a careful and responsible approach in selecting training content for these systems. The Context of Fake News and Digital Manipulation Cases…
This month marks a decisive step in both academic and professional development within the field of Digital Humanities. As the practical phase of the Master’s program comes to an end, the writing of the dissertation begins, titled: “Agile Management, Inclusion, and Digital Autonomy: A Study Applied to the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage.” The…
In a firm and unwavering stance, with her sword resting calmly on her lap, her bare chest exposed and her eyes blindfolded, the message of Themis is clear: she does not fear Man, nor does she need her weapon to uphold justice. This image, a witness to Brazil’s political history since the early days of…
This week, a debate has regained momentum following the most recent editions of the ENEM, Brazil’s national university entrance exam. After all, should smartphones be allowed in the classroom or not? Let me be clear: I’m not talking about the use of generative artificial intelligences, as in previous posts. I’m referring to a much broader…
Like any regular human who uses Facebook, I try to be part of communities related to the things that bring me joy. In my case, these are amateur drawing communities. I ended up inheriting a few of these communities (one of them with 79,000 members) from other admins who, for one reason or another, left…
Vamos, que hoje estou me sentindo um pouco Indiana Jones digital! ;-D Uma das coisas que tenho feito por aqui é a coleta de textos disponíveis para consulta pública online – é sempre bom deixar claro que não coleto textos privados sem a devida permissão -, sendo a maioria massiva digitalizada como imagem, muitas vezes…