Category: Technology & Culture
When Technology Meets Tradition: Can Augmented Reality Transform Cultural Experiences?
by KIKE CALVO
Rethinking storytelling in a world between the physical and the digital Across the world, storytelling has always been rooted in presence. In movement.In ritual.In the shared space between performer and audience. But today, a new question is emerging: 👉 What happens when digital layers enter these spaces? A recent study titled “Exploring the Intersection of Augmented Reality and Traditional Nigerian Theatre Forms” examines precisely … Read More When Technology Meets Tradition: Can Augmented Reality Transform Cultural Experiences?
+ Academic Paper, Blog, Ethical & Responsible Travel, Focus, Technology & Culture, Technology & Travel, Visual Anthropology, Visual Storytelling
The Ethics of Seeing: Visual Anthropology, AI, and the Future of Travel Storytelling
by KIKE CALVO
In the current age of images and artificial intelligence, visual anthropology prompts critical thinking about representation and the power dynamics involved in seeing. It emphasizes ethical practices emphasizing consent and collaboration, challenging travelers to approach photography thoughtfully. As AI-generated visuals become prevalent, accountability and awareness in cultural representation grow increasingly important.
+ Blog, Focus, Indigenous Communities, Indigenous Languages, Technology & Culture, Visual Anthropology
Revitalizing Indigenous Languages with AI Technology
by KIKE CALVO
The study “Machine Translation Strategies for Low-Resource Colombian Indigenous Languages” explores how AI can help preserve endangered Indigenous languages in Colombia, focusing on Wayuunaiki and Nasa Yuwe. By utilizing Transformer models and Transfer Learning, researchers crafted tailored translation approaches. This work emphasizes the importance of data quality for linguistic equity and cultural survival.
