Sascha H. Funk

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🇩🇪in 🇹🇭 | Speaker & Prof in #Bangkok. Head of Media Studies @ BJM, TU - AI Evangelist, FUNK !T pod | all things #digital, #education, #communication, #martialarts, & #pizza.
Websitehttps://saschafunk.com
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FUNK !T Pod on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7HNYEzgegNAKYNjwIvyPHj
Linkedinhttps://linkedin.com/in/saschafunk
Decoding the K-pop Formula - Sascha H. Funk

Welcome to the age of K-pop, where the boundaries of global influence are redrawn with every synchronized dance move. This isn’t just about catchy tunes and vibrant videos; it’s a cultural juggernaut that’s reshaping the global media landscape. So, let’s put on our analytical hats (embellished with a touch of humor, of course) and dissect … Decoding the K-pop Formula Read More »

Sascha H. Funk
I'm trying to bring SEA closer to the world and need your help. If you got a min, check out my @sxsw submission and leave your vote. Very much appreciated :-) https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/134341
Balancing Act: Ethical Challenges in Media & Communication

Balancing Act: Ethical Challenges in Media & Communication Amidst Tech Advances in Southeast Asia Explore the unique ethical challenges arising from rapid tech advancements in Southeast Asia's media landscape. Dive into how AI, data analytics, and other technologies reshape culture, impact regulations, and raise ethical considerations. Through engaging case studies, find the delicate balance between tech progress and ethical responsibility. Gain an insider's perspective on navigating challenges in this global digital arena. Discover how Southeast Asia can leverage tech while upholding ethics.

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Two Souls Alas! Are Dwelling In My Breast - AI and the Faustian Bargain

When did we become so enamored with technological indulgence that we willingly bargained away our privacy and autonomy? Have we learned nothing from Faust, who traded his soul for fleeting earthly pleasures and forbidden knowledge? In pursuit of optimized convenience and personalized content, we eag

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Instagram’s recommendation algorithms are promoting pedophile networks

An investigation by the Wall Street Journal and academics has found that Instagram’s recommendation algorithms actively promote accounts selling and commissioning child sexual abuse material.

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Alright @republica gotta go. Big props to everybody involved! Stage management, organizers, speakers, volunteers - was awesome to be back and the event was better than ever. If we all keep up that energy the future might not be doomed after all! 🔥 #rp23
Day 3 of #rp23 was pretty cool again! @republica really is one of the few conferences that keeps you interested and entertained the whole time.
Von @sayfun habe ich gelernt, dass nach Japan und Korea wir Südostasien im Blick behalten sollten für die nächste Popkultur-Revolution.
#republica #rp23
Listening to @markus_netzpolitik having fun grilling the German minister of transport and digital infrastructure #rp23
I'd really love to do some #MuayThai training while in #Berlin for #rp23. All gyms I find only have weekly or monthly plans though. Anyone with recs for gyms where I could just do 1 or 2 sessions before leaving again? Thx 🙏