Understanding Diegesis in Film and Television: An Exploration of Narrative Layers

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Understanding Diegesis in Film and Television: An Exploration of Narrative Layers Summary In this article, we explore the concept of diegesis in film and television. We distinguish between diegetic and non-diegetic events, and discuss the role of paradiegesis, hyperdiegesis, and hypodiegesis in storytelling. We also highlight how reality TV shows are excellent examples of combining …

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The Hidden World Beneath Our Cities: Urban Spelunking and Underground Infrastructures

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The Hidden World Beneath Our Cities: Urban Spelunking and Underground Infrastructures Summary The article is about the author’s fascination with the idea of an underground world, particularly the urban infrastructure of cities. The article was inspired by a recent article about old subway tunnels in Los Angeles, and the idea that the Bonaventure Hotel cut …

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How to Collect and Utilize Interaction Data for Healthcare

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How to Collect and Utilize Interaction Data for Healthcare Summary Leveraging interaction data could be a valuable source of information for healthcare. Collecting everyday activities data for the elderly, for example, could result in faster and more accurate identification of cognitive decline. DwellSense, a technology that tracks interactions with everyday objects, is an example of …

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Data Is the Start: Navigating the World of Information and Analytics

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Data Is the Start: Navigating the World of Information and Analytics Summary In this Q&A article, we delve into the complex world of data and analytics with an expert. We cover topics such as understanding data, creating actionable insights, and ensuring that data serves a purpose beyond just a dashboard. We also explore the importance …

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The Future of Medicine: Algorithms, Sensors, and Computational Approaches

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The Future of Medicine: Algorithms, Sensors, and Computational Approaches Summary Advances in technology have the potential to change the way we approach medicine. The use of algorithms, sensors, and computational approaches is becoming increasingly prevalent, and it is believed that these tools may play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. However, …

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An Interview with Stephen Wolfram: Exploring the Potential of Computation to Transform Our Understanding of the World

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An Interview with Stephen Wolfram: Exploring the Potential of Computation to Transform Our Understanding of the World Introduction Stephen Wolfram has been a prominent figure in the world of computer science for decades. In this interview, he sits down to discuss his fascination with computation and its potential to help us understand the universe and …

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A Chair to Help Stand Again: An Empathetic Design for the Elderly and Disabled

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A Chair to Help Stand Again: An Empathetic Design for the Elderly and Disabled Summary We often forget the needs of the elderly and disabled in public spaces, but one man’s experience in a restaurant prompts an empathetic design for a chair that allows those with mobility issues to sit and stand with ease. Table …

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The Impact of Social Networks on Health Behaviors

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The Impact of Social Networks on Health Behaviors Summary Social networks can have a significant impact on people’s health behaviors. This impact can be observed in the example of smoking cessation, where network clusters can affect the success of efforts to reduce smoking rates. The way individuals leave a social network can also affect the …

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What Can We Do With Our New Ability to Measure Everything?

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What Can We Do With Our New Ability to Measure Everything? Summary This article is a Q&A text between an expert and a questioner discussing the various things people can do with their newfound ability to measure everything. The discussion centers around the Quantified Self (QS) movement and the QS international conference, where people gather …

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