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Posthumanist Tendencies in Performance Art : Interaction of Body and Code
Dolejšová, Markéta ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
This thesis offers a critical reflection of posthumanism as seen through the perspectives of performance art. The first part of the text discusses the onset and development of posthumanism as a philosophical and cultural movement focused on the gradual convergence of the human and technology. The following second part then presents a reflection of thus conceptualized posthumanism in performance art. Posthumanism is conceived as a movement on the border between serious scientific discourse and fiction: Based on the mathematical theory of communication, as well as the legacy of cyberpunk dystopia, posthumanism offers a vision of a transition from human to the so called posthuman. The posthuman is seen as an offspring of technoculture, the synthesis of living and artificial, a loosely evolving entity without fixed ontological boundaries. The existence of the posthuman lies beyond dualistic categorization, has a processual character and refuses any essentialist approach. It is an attractive subject of science-fiction stories and a sexy postmodern slogan, but it is also a symbol of a transgression of actual predestinating categories such as race, gender or social status. More than anything else, posthuman is primarily a metaphor, adopted by a variety of narratives focused on the potential aspects of...
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The Change of the Image of Photojournalism in Digital Era
Novák, Vojtěch ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Vilgus, Petr (referee)
We will discuss here the issue of manipulation in the digital era of photojournalism. At first we will describe the relation between photography and its referent inculding its ability to represent the reality. Depicting the contrast between analogue and digital photography we will point out the independent position of digital photography from its referent, which is creating better possibilities for manipulation and decreasing the credibility of photography. Then we will analyze the text The Dusk of Photojournalism? that is reflecting these perspective and offering the solution increasing the position of the relation between photography and its referent. By contrast we will analyze the text called Photojournalism is dead, long live photojournalism. Why digitization can increase the credibility of journalistic photography? which considers this perspective as obsolete and offers us the new perspective of the relation between photography and its viewers, that could increase the credibility of photography in photojournalism. According to these two major perspectives we will point out whether it is possible to consider this option of photography - viewers relation as a relevant alternative. Based on these conclusions we will point out the major point of credibility of journalistic photography and imply...
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Online fundraising and microfinance in the context of social networks and Web 2.0
Richterová, Daniela ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Očko, Petr (referee)
Identifikační záznam Richterová, Daniela. On line fundraising a mikrofinancování v sociální síti a na Webu 2.0 [Online fundraising and microfinace in the context of social networks and Web 2.0]. Praha, 2011. 102 s. Diplomová práce. Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Filozofická fakulta, Ústav informačních studií a knihovnictví 2011. Vedoucí diplomové práce Mgr. Denisa Kera, Ph.D. Abstract The main focus of this thesis is to characterize online fundraising and microfinance tools in the context of Web 2.0 and social media. The main goal is to analyze and assess the existing philanthropic portals in the Czech Republic and abroad. The thesis includes a theoretical explanation of terminology, principles and technologies of Web 2.0 and social media platforms and their connection to online philanthropy. New phenomena such as crowdfunding, P2P lending and crowdsourcing are clarified. The analytical part focuses on the evaluation of fundraising portals Network for Good and GlobalGiving and microfinace portals Kiva and LoanBack. Czech philanthropic online projects are represented by Šance pro draha, myELEN, Daruj správně and Skutečný dárek. Particular emphasis is given to monitoring and evaluating the extent of Web 2.0 principles and technologies integration. The conclusions contain suggestions for implementing the findings...
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Mobile internet and new generation of mobile applications
Zálišová, Mája ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
This diploma thesis examines the state of the art, current development and possible future directions in the field of location services in the mobile applications and their use of social and physical space.The development is explained using mobile games as one of the fundamental branches of the mobile market. The thesis introduces the technological advances that paved the conditions for the convergence of mobile and Internet services Next chapter deals with the evolution of games and their respektive market on the mobile platform as well as the introduction of the geolocation services. Theoretical foundation to studying games as a medium with emphasis on the interference or transfusion of real and game world is explained later as well as a case study of several landmark applications. Problematical aspects of these emerging trends are discussed in further detail, including but not limited to questions regarding personal data protection and other aspects of this new phenomena. The work concludes with the analysis of the effects of the new generation of mobile applications on the society and proposes the future direction and development of the mobile technology.
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Urban interfaces & extensions: sensors, chips, and ad-hoc networks as tools for urban culture
Peterová, Radka ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
This thesis proposes a DIY environmental sensing approach that empowers citizens to reinvigorate people's awareness of, and concern for, pollution. Current air pollution measuring techniques are described, and a new concept of participatory sensing is presented. I argue that technological advances in sensing, computation, storage, and communication now have the power to turn the near-ubiquitous mobile phone into a global mobile sensing device, and commence the participatory paradigm employing amateurs in environmental data collection. To test the thesis, PAIR, a prototype with interchangeable sensor, was developed. It aims to enable people to sense environment on-the-go and provide users with immediate feedback. Such data can make people learn about their environment, make them aware of air pollution causes, and eventually even bring behavioral changes. Consequently, a user survey and interviews identify strengths and weaknesses of the mobile sensing device, and based on the usability requirements, we conclude design recommendations for further development. Finally, we identify the main benefits amateur data collection and participatory sensing represent for urban dwellers, and we evaluate issues and challenges they have yet to overcome.
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Research of teaching possibilities in virtual reality and in Second Life
Jůnová, Štěpánka ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Koťa, Jaroslav (referee)
The thesis consists of current and traditional language teaching methods' description. Methodical approaches for language teaching in virtual reality are also described. One example of applying methodical approaches is mentioned in connection with effectivity evalutation. A project and a case study is a part of this thesis. They focus on application of different language teaching methods in Second Life. A combination of pedagogical research methods was used to carry out the project. Two goals were set in the project. The first goal was about to find out the average knowledge the students acquired depending on applied teaching method. The second goal was about to find out the average knowledge the students acquired in total. The indirect and mixed teaching methods proved as the best in the research. In the section "Project Realization" there is a final report about useful findings and recommendations for effective use of Second Life in the field of education. A video domumentation from the research can be found on enclosed CD. During the research that was originally defined by the university a new questions and problems appeared like Netspeak and language learning, question of identity when applying for a job in Second Life or how to document your teaching activities in virtual environment with the help of...
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The use of information technology and virtual reality in the field of theater
Stuparičová, Kateřina ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
Práce se zabývá kombinací divadelního prostředí a moderních informačních technologií. Představuje jejich spojení na divadelních prknech kamenného divadla, stejně jako divadelní pokusy ve virtuálním prostředí, konkrétně v prostředí Second life, jehož popularita momentálně značně roste. Teoretické poznatky z první části jsou v závěru představeny na konkrétních příkladech. Konec práce představuje výsledky průzkumu, z něhož vyplývá značná neznalost této problematiky. Bylo tedy mým cílem zjistit, jaké je aktuální dění v této oblasti, jaký se plánuje rozvoj a zdali existují vůbec lidé, kteří by o tuto problematiku zájem v budoucnu měli.
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New possibilities of geographic data: Google Earth, Google Maps and phenomenon of mashups
Peterová, Radka ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Šlerka, Josef (referee)
Bakalářská práce představuje současný vývoj v práci s geografickými daty v prostředí www a soustředí se především na tzv. neogeografii. V úvodu je popsán význam tohoto pojmu a neogeografie je dokládána na příkladech aplikací Google Maps a Google Earth, které jsou taktéž popsány. Další část práce se věnuje rozboru současného trendu webu 2.0, mashupům. Mashupy jsou přiblíženy jak teoreticky, tak jsou ukázány na šesti konkrétních příkladech. Třetí kapitola se zabývá politikou společnosti Google a snaží se osvětlit proč Google podporuje inovace a vyvíjí aplikace právě na poli geografických informací. Navazuje část věnující se možným scénářům vývoje v nejbližší budoucnosti a připojen je i autorkou vytvořený mashup. V závěru jsou získané poznatky shrnuty a krátce komentovány.
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Web 2.0 and Blogs and their Impact on (Internet) Communication Evolution
Pleska, Nikola ; Kera, Denisa (advisor) ; Získal, Bohuš (referee)
Tématem diplomové práce je fenomén internetových služeb označovaných jako Web 2.0, blogy a jejich vliv na internetovou komunikaci. Cílem práce je vymezit pojem Web 2.0, definovat pojem blog, zmapovat významné aplikace a služby a popsat jejich jednotlivé charakteristické vlastnosti a technologie ve vztahu k Web 2.0, zjistit, jak jsou největšími blogy dodržovány standardy W3C, popsat a prakticky ukázat vznik blogu při použití skriptovacích jazyků. První část práce je věnována definicím a charakteristice Webu 2.0. V centru pozornosti jsou především jednotlivé aspekty, které se ve Web 2.0 aplikacích vyskytují (sociální sítě, uživatelský obsah, tagování, Long tail atd.). Další část nastiňuje technologie používané Web 2.0 aplikacemi, především sleduje rozvoj technologií a standardů pro zobrazování a výměnu webových obsahů (AJAX, API mash-upy, XML feedy a mikroformáty) a jejich dopad na vyhledávání a identifikaci, a také systému pro vytváření digitální identity. Ve třetí části práce se definují blogy a zkoumá se jejich využití konečnými uživateli a společnostmi. Sleduje se, jakým způsobem blogy a blogeři ovlivnili internetovou komunikaci, založenou na vzájemné důvěře. Dále si všímá možností, kde a jak lze blogy využít, zkoumá také nástroje pro jejich tvorbu, ukazuje vyhledávání informací na blozích, upozorňuje na...
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