Thesis Chapters by Zoya Slavina
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology that permeates human life at vario... more Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology that permeates human life at various levels. It evokes hopes for a better, easier, and more exciting life, while also instilling fears about the future without humans. AI has become part of our daily lives, supporting fields such as medicine, customer service, finance, and justice systems; providing entertainment, and driving innovation across diverse fields of knowledge. Some even argue that we have entered the “AI era.” However, AI is not solely a matter of technological progress. We already witness its positive and negative impact on individuals and societies. Hence, it is crucial to examine the primary challenges posed by AI, which is the subject of AI ethics.
In this paper, I present the key challenges that emerged in the literature and require ethical reflection. These include the issues of data privacy and security, the problem of AI biases resulting from social, technical, or socio-technical factors, and the challenges associated with using AI for prediction of human behavior (particularly in the context of the justice system). I also discuss existing approaches to AI ethics within the framework of technological regulations and policymaking, presenting concrete ways in which ethics can be implemented in practice. Drawing on the functioning of other scientific and technological fields, such as gene editing, the development of automobile and aviation industries, I highlight the lessons we can learn from how they function to later apply it to how AI is introduced in societies. In the final part of the paper, I analyze two case studies to illustrate the ethical challenges related to recruitment algorithms and risk assessment tools in the criminal justice system.
The objective of this work is to contribute to the sustainable development of AI by promoting human-centered, societal, and ethical approaches to its advancement. Such approach seeks to maximize the benefits derived from AI while simultaneously mitigating its diverse negative consequences.
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TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING: STRUCTURE, AUDIENCES AND SOCIAL CHANGE, 2022
Transmedia storytelling (TS) is a narrative technique that is often viewed as a part of entertain... more Transmedia storytelling (TS) is a narrative technique that is often viewed as a part of entertainment industry, yet it also encompasses transmedia activism and transmedia journalism that aim at social change and spread of valuable information. Transmedia storytelling refers to a process and structure where parts of a narrative get dispersed across diverse platforms, each complementing to a storyworld and engaging audiences.
This paper aims to investigate structural components and approach to audiences of transmedia storytelling, examining implementation of those elements in transmedia for change practices. Results of secondary-research have shown that multi-platform psychology, the audience-centric and the ecosystem approaches are crucial for the development of sustainable transmedia storytelling projects.
The final chapter includes analysis of two case studies: 8 Film Layers transmedia project from personal portfolio and Who Is Dayani Cristal transmedia activism project. The investigation implies the application of theoretical concepts to the projects and evaluating their transmedia storytelling and activism aspects.
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Transmedia Learning: Interactivity & Involvement in Educational Processes, 2022
Transmedia storytelling is a rising phenomenon, demand for which is caused by media convergence a... more Transmedia storytelling is a rising phenomenon, demand for which is caused by media convergence and participatory culture, along with technological progress. Its interactive and engaging features landed it in numerous fields, including the educational sector.
Although transmedia storytelling is commonly used in the entertainment industry, it can also have social benefits and a rise of transmedia learning can be noted. Transmedia learning experiences include a narrative and a storyworld that place a certain educational theme in the centre. These types of transmedia narratives allow students to engage with educational topics, keeping their attention and promoting creativity. Thus, a question arises: What is transmedia learning, and how can it benefit the educational process?
In this paper, I aim to investigate what aspects of transmedia learning can positively influence the educational process for students. Moreover, I seek to analyse how a particular structural and audience-centric approach impacts learning practices. Based on the literature investigation of media scholars such as Henry Jenkins, Robert Pratten, Pamela Rutledge, Harry Pence and others, I will outline how transmedia learning can contribute to shaping an interactive learning environment and what values it promotes. Moreover, I will examine multi-platform narrative psychology of transmedia storytelling and elucidate what it means for transmedia learning. The paper also examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on media literacy and its implications for transmedia learning.
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Book Reviews by Zoya Slavina
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: social, political and philosophical perspectives, 2023
Rapid advancements in the field of technology, specifically digital computers and machine learnin... more Rapid advancements in the field of technology, specifically digital computers and machine learning, provoked many to rethink the value of ethics in these areas as well as take a closer look at how it influences the society we live in. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a centre of technological debate across numerous disciplines, including political, socio-technical and philosophical sectors, to name a few. In this paper, I aim to review and analyse a publication that addresses this issue. To start with, I provide general information on the author and elaborate on its thesis and purpose. Then, summarize the book, pointing out its main concepts and arguments. Lastly, I evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, after which presenting general reflection and my opinion.
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Thesis Chapters by Zoya Slavina
In this paper, I present the key challenges that emerged in the literature and require ethical reflection. These include the issues of data privacy and security, the problem of AI biases resulting from social, technical, or socio-technical factors, and the challenges associated with using AI for prediction of human behavior (particularly in the context of the justice system). I also discuss existing approaches to AI ethics within the framework of technological regulations and policymaking, presenting concrete ways in which ethics can be implemented in practice. Drawing on the functioning of other scientific and technological fields, such as gene editing, the development of automobile and aviation industries, I highlight the lessons we can learn from how they function to later apply it to how AI is introduced in societies. In the final part of the paper, I analyze two case studies to illustrate the ethical challenges related to recruitment algorithms and risk assessment tools in the criminal justice system.
The objective of this work is to contribute to the sustainable development of AI by promoting human-centered, societal, and ethical approaches to its advancement. Such approach seeks to maximize the benefits derived from AI while simultaneously mitigating its diverse negative consequences.
This paper aims to investigate structural components and approach to audiences of transmedia storytelling, examining implementation of those elements in transmedia for change practices. Results of secondary-research have shown that multi-platform psychology, the audience-centric and the ecosystem approaches are crucial for the development of sustainable transmedia storytelling projects.
The final chapter includes analysis of two case studies: 8 Film Layers transmedia project from personal portfolio and Who Is Dayani Cristal transmedia activism project. The investigation implies the application of theoretical concepts to the projects and evaluating their transmedia storytelling and activism aspects.
Drafts by Zoya Slavina
Although transmedia storytelling is commonly used in the entertainment industry, it can also have social benefits and a rise of transmedia learning can be noted. Transmedia learning experiences include a narrative and a storyworld that place a certain educational theme in the centre. These types of transmedia narratives allow students to engage with educational topics, keeping their attention and promoting creativity. Thus, a question arises: What is transmedia learning, and how can it benefit the educational process?
In this paper, I aim to investigate what aspects of transmedia learning can positively influence the educational process for students. Moreover, I seek to analyse how a particular structural and audience-centric approach impacts learning practices. Based on the literature investigation of media scholars such as Henry Jenkins, Robert Pratten, Pamela Rutledge, Harry Pence and others, I will outline how transmedia learning can contribute to shaping an interactive learning environment and what values it promotes. Moreover, I will examine multi-platform narrative psychology of transmedia storytelling and elucidate what it means for transmedia learning. The paper also examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on media literacy and its implications for transmedia learning.
Book Reviews by Zoya Slavina
In this paper, I present the key challenges that emerged in the literature and require ethical reflection. These include the issues of data privacy and security, the problem of AI biases resulting from social, technical, or socio-technical factors, and the challenges associated with using AI for prediction of human behavior (particularly in the context of the justice system). I also discuss existing approaches to AI ethics within the framework of technological regulations and policymaking, presenting concrete ways in which ethics can be implemented in practice. Drawing on the functioning of other scientific and technological fields, such as gene editing, the development of automobile and aviation industries, I highlight the lessons we can learn from how they function to later apply it to how AI is introduced in societies. In the final part of the paper, I analyze two case studies to illustrate the ethical challenges related to recruitment algorithms and risk assessment tools in the criminal justice system.
The objective of this work is to contribute to the sustainable development of AI by promoting human-centered, societal, and ethical approaches to its advancement. Such approach seeks to maximize the benefits derived from AI while simultaneously mitigating its diverse negative consequences.
This paper aims to investigate structural components and approach to audiences of transmedia storytelling, examining implementation of those elements in transmedia for change practices. Results of secondary-research have shown that multi-platform psychology, the audience-centric and the ecosystem approaches are crucial for the development of sustainable transmedia storytelling projects.
The final chapter includes analysis of two case studies: 8 Film Layers transmedia project from personal portfolio and Who Is Dayani Cristal transmedia activism project. The investigation implies the application of theoretical concepts to the projects and evaluating their transmedia storytelling and activism aspects.
Although transmedia storytelling is commonly used in the entertainment industry, it can also have social benefits and a rise of transmedia learning can be noted. Transmedia learning experiences include a narrative and a storyworld that place a certain educational theme in the centre. These types of transmedia narratives allow students to engage with educational topics, keeping their attention and promoting creativity. Thus, a question arises: What is transmedia learning, and how can it benefit the educational process?
In this paper, I aim to investigate what aspects of transmedia learning can positively influence the educational process for students. Moreover, I seek to analyse how a particular structural and audience-centric approach impacts learning practices. Based on the literature investigation of media scholars such as Henry Jenkins, Robert Pratten, Pamela Rutledge, Harry Pence and others, I will outline how transmedia learning can contribute to shaping an interactive learning environment and what values it promotes. Moreover, I will examine multi-platform narrative psychology of transmedia storytelling and elucidate what it means for transmedia learning. The paper also examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on media literacy and its implications for transmedia learning.