Digital Ghosts

Blade Runner 2049, The Bar SceneA miniature hologram of Frank Sinatra sings in a dystopic abandoned bar. We don’t often think about digital humans, and when the job is done right we don’t necessarily notice their existence at all. Movies like The curious case of Benjamin Button, Blade Runner 2049 and performances like the late’s … Continue reading Digital Ghosts

Are we ready for Artificial Intelligence in our social media, today?

This is Lil Miquela. She is a famous Instagram influencer with a following of 1.5 million people. On her profile, she regularly posts photos with celebrities and events she attends. She shares her thoughts, moments with her friends, and fashion tips. She is very active on Instagram, with many collaborations with big companies, such as … Continue reading Are we ready for Artificial Intelligence in our social media, today?

Netflix’s transformation of the TV landscape

It all started in 1997. Netflix was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in California as a DVD postal delivery service. In 2007 it moved to a streaming model, but the real transformation began in 2011, when it acquired the rights to David Fincher’s show House of Cards by outbidding HBO and AMC. This … Continue reading Netflix’s transformation of the TV landscape