The multicultural narratives of Britain and the Netherlands as reflected in various levels of contemporary society
The concept of multiculturalism has long been a staple of society both in Britain and the Netherlands. Resulting from various different historical facts, from the countries’ colonial past to the more recent inception of the European Union and the associated freedom of movement, both nations have developed a name for cultural diversity. In recent decades,…
Everything I know about Business and Marketing I learned from ‘The Toxic Avenger’
In his new book, Everything I know about Business and Marketing I learned from ‘The Toxic Avenger’, Jeffrey Sass recounts his experiences working for the indie B-Movie studio, Troma. Every chapter guiding us through his ‘Tromaville’ journey is teeming with anecdotal gems of guidance regarding business and marketing. For those of you who don’t know (as…
The Realism of Ready Player One
Ernest Cline’s novel Ready Player One demonstrates perhaps the most realistic fictional representation of futuristic virtual reality technology. With much of the tech he explores existing in some capacity even today, one can’t help but imagine that this future fantasy he suggests may not be too far from reality. The Scene It’s the 2040s, and the world…
Virtual Reality – How Far Are We from Full Dive Capabilities?
What is virtual reality? The world of virtual reality technology is one that has long fascinated tech geeks and scientists alike. Game developers have been seeking to create the ultimate immersive system from as early as 1995 with Nintendo’s Virtual Boy. As time went on, so too did the capabilities of VR technology evolve. Many have speculated that it’s…
Robert Heaney 