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No full textKolme asukokonaisuutta: kangas, digiprintti kankaalle, muotoilu, laskostus
Exploring perceptions of Northern landscapes through nature photography
No full textThis chapter examines how people perceive Northern landscapes through nature photography, revealing that such images can evoke a multisensory and immersive experience influenced, e.g., by the viewer’s prior experiences, image objects, and composition. For experienced photographers, established conventions often dominate the viewing experience. Drawing on Groys’ interpretation of Benjamin’s concept of aura, we argue that documentary-style landscape photographs can offer an auratic experience, evoking feelings of uniqueness and authenticity. While traditional styles are popular, a minority, mainly experienced photographers, appreciate creative techniques as authentic representations of nature. Respondents’ perceptions align with two ideal types identified in this chapter: the contemplative cyberflâneur and the superficial cyberbadaud. The latter has been enabled by our current hypervisual culture, and the widespread use of camera phones that has democratized photography. Our findings highlight the influence and responsibility of viewers and photographers in shaping perceptions of Northern nature and pave the way to new ways of depicting the Northern landscape in photographs and, perhaps, other visual arts as well
Migration Panic:A Critical Analysis of the Refugee Crisis through the Lens of Modernity
No full textThis chapter critically examines the phenomenon of migration panic through the lens of modernity, employing an interdisciplinary approach grounded in sociology, political theory and migration studies. Drawing on Zygmunt Bauman's concept of liquid modernity and Hannah Arendt's theorization of statelessness, the analysis situates contemporary migration anxieties within the broader socio-economic and political transformations of the modern era. The study traces historical patterns of human mobility, from early voluntary migrations to the forced displacements of the postcolonial and neoliberal global order. It highlights how structural inequalities, such as economic globalization, postcolonial legacies, and environmental degradation, serve as primary drivers of displacement. The chapter further explores how migration panic is socially constructed through securitization discourses, media representations, and the instrumentalization of migration by far-right political actors across Europe. The contradiction between universal human rights norms and the exclusive imperatives of nation-state sovereignty is critically interrogated. Special attention is given to climate-induced displacement as a manifestation of late modernity's unintended consequences. Finally, the chapter advocates for a reimagining of migration governance based on solidarity, ethical responsibility and global justice. The findings underscore that migration panic is not an inevitable reaction to human mobility but a politically mediated phenomenon reflective of deeper systemic crises within modernity
Untapping Patents to Promote a European Right to Repair:from Exhaustion to Compulsory Licensing
No full textAchieving sustainability transitions requires both legal reforms and changes in production and consumption habits. The ‘Right to Repair’ (RtR) movement supports sustainability by allowing buyers to repair products and extend their lifespan, promoting a circular economy. However, the RtR faces challenges from intellectual property rights (IPR), which can restrict access to spare parts or repair information, raising concerns about potential IPR infringements during repairs. This paper focuses specifically on patent rights and explores the tension between the RtR and patents in the EU context. It examines previously discussed IPR tools relevant for the RtR, like the exhaustion doctrine, which limits intellectual property (IP) after a product is sold, but also takes a step further and considers how compulsory licensing could further support repair rights. The paper argues for adapting patent laws to balance sustainability goals with IP protection, suggesting that both exhaustion and compulsory licensing could help strengthen the RtR while respecting patent holders’ interests.</p
Higher education students’ perceptions and reflections on AI in learning and working life:A mixed-methods study
No full textPre-service teachers’ insights on co-designing and implementing digital games to promote children’s outdoor playful learning
No full textThe objectives of this research are twofold: first, to investigate the experiences and reflections of pre-service teachers as they engage in the pedagogical design process of co-creating digital games for outdoor playful learningin primary school settings; and second, to contribute to the development of outdoor playful learning pedagogy and teacher education in alignment with the growing adoption of playful approaches in higher education. The research data comprises self-reports from the pre-service teachers (N = 18), specifically their writings, in which they reflected their experiences related to the planning and implementation of outdoor playful learning activities. The findings indicate that the most significant insights and experiences arising from the process were associated with outdoor playful learning pedagogy, digital competence and guidance in outdoor learning, the collaborative game design process, and the learning outcomes of the children. The findings have practical implications for the development of outdoor playful learning and teacher education
Issues of (dis)trust in building acceptance of extractive industries in Northern Finland
No full textOne Year is Not Like Another:Stories of continuity and change from reindeer herders in Finland
No full textSinkkuuden historiaa keskiajalta nykypäivään
No full textArvio teoksesta Karppinen-Kummunmäki, Henna. Sinkkuus kautta aikojen. Docendo. 2024