PHD UPDATES
A collection of updates and progress reports pertaining to my PhD Research.
Podcast: Nonhuman Online Personas and Their Future on Social Media
I recently appeared on UOWTV’s ‘Threads of Thought’ podcast to discuss my PhD research on nonhuman online personas. 🎙️
Queering Aloy: The Power of Fan Cultures in Shaping Video Game Heroism
Video games have long been a reflection of societal narratives, but what happens when fans take the reins? Dive into the transformative world of virtual photography and participatory cultures, where characters like Aloy aren’t just protagonists but malleable symbols of evolving heroism. Discover how the fan-driven nonhuman online persona of Aloy proposes new understandings of online persona and heroic representation in video games through virtual photography.
Online Persona Beyond Humanity: Deciphering the Digital Existence of Nonhuman Beings
I am thrilled to share that I have recently passed my Research Proposal Review, marking a significant milestone in my first year of PhD studies. This blog post is intended to detail my presentation on nonhuman online persona, introduce my ongoing research, and outline the current stage of the research process.