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From Sherlock Holmes to the Present
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Very long-chain n-3 fatty acids and human health: fact, fiction and the future
EPA and DHA appear to be the most important n-3 fatty acids, but roles for n-3 docosapentaenoic acid are now also emerging. Intakes of EPA and DHA are usually low, typically below those recommended. Increased intakes result in higher concentrations of EPA and DHA in blood lipids, cells and tissues. Increased content of EPA and DHA modifies the structure of cell membranes and the function of membrane proteins. EPA and DHA modulate the production of lipid mediators and through effects on cell signalling can alter the patterns of gene expression. Through these mechanisms, EPA and DHA alter cell and tissue responsiveness in a way that often results in more optimal conditions for growth, development and maintenance of health. DHA has vital roles in brain and eye development and function. EPA and DHA have a wide range of physiological roles, which are linked to certain health or clinical benefits, particularly related to CVD, cancer, inflammation and neurocognitive function. The benefits of EPA and DHA are evident throughout the life course. Future research will include better identification of the determinants of variation of responses to increased intake of EPA and DHA; more in-depth dose–response studies of the effects of EPA and DHA; clearer identification of the specific roles of EPA, docosapentaenoic acid and DHA; testing strategies to enhance delivery of n-3 fatty acids to the bloodstream; and exploration of sustainable alternatives to fish-derived very long-chain n-3 fatty acids.
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Blues
A woman who works as a museum curator and is organizing a new exhibition, starts crying blue and goes to an eye doctor's clinic hoping to find a cure for her ailment.
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Island, Identity, and Trauma: The Three Ecologies of Wu Ming-Yi’s ‘the Man With the Compound Eyes
Following Ivakhiv’s tri-ecological perspective, we undertake an analysis of Wu Ming-Yi’s ecological science fiction The Man with the Compound Eyes , which skillfully delineates a multi-faceted, three-dimensional network of island ecology via anthropomorphic, geomorphic, and biomorphic images. Through a sci-fi imaginary event in which a colossal trash vortex collides with the east coast of Taiwan, the book effectively unveils three profound ecological crises: the harrowing contamination of the island and oceanic ecology; the looming peril to ecocultural identity, stemming from the destruction of inhabited places; the psychological trauma inflicted by the encroachment of ecological colonization. Simultaneously, the work thoughtfully underscores humanity’s latent capacity for ecosophy and presents a vision of an ‘ecological posthumanism’.
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Cute Surveillance: Embodiment, Subjectivity, and Intimacy in Samanta Schweblin’s Little Eyes
In recent years, a range of commercial home surveillance products have emerged that foreground ‘cuteness’ as a selling point. From small cat-shaped cameras with detachable ears to ‘pocket robots’ equipped with speech recognition, movable feet, and interactive LED eyes, these devices imbue digital surveillance with social categories designed to appeal to a consumer’s affective desires and vulnerabilities. In this article, I read cultural criticism alongside literary fiction to theorize ‘cute surveillance’ as an emergent form of commercially marketed voyeurism. The article takes up Sianne Ngai’s concept of cute as a ‘soft’ aesthetic category alongside the anthropomorphising of domestic surveillance in Samanta Schweblin’s novel Little Eyes (2020). Reading Ngai and Schweblin together, I argue that cuteness is an unstable yet lucrative social construct that is increasingly exploited by the capitalist logics of present-day multi-platform surveillance products. Focusing on Little Eyes, I show how the personal and societal implications of cute surveillance are imagined and represented in the contemporary speculative novel, which stages intersubjective relations between characters who watch each other remotely via ‘smart home’ devices. Across the three interrelated dynamics of embodiment, subjectivity, and intimacy, I offer a theoretical framework for articulating the problems that arise when surveillance becomes interpellated—and insidiously disguised—through visual aesthetics.
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On the Road Again: James Sallis’s Neo-Noir Fiction
James Sallis’s Death Will Have Your Eyes (1997), Drive (2005), and Driven (2012) comprise a triad of neo-noir narratives that exploit but also undercut the American archetype of the open road as a mythic space of possibility. Like picaresque antiheroes, the protagonists of these minimalist novels find themselves caught up in webs of suspicion and pursuit that they can evade only by recourse to perpetual movement. In the course of their peripatetic journeys the main characters find temporary escape from victimization, but ultimately they know only the grey and depleted horizons of landscapes already traversed. In this regard Sallis’s neo-noir fiction reveals an affinity to Cormac McCarthy’s The Road (2006).
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Eye Machines: Robot Eye, Vision and Gaze
This article analyses three aspects of human and robotic eyes: (1) the eye as an object that evokes visceral reactions from observers when it is exposed or threatened; (2) the eye and brain, sensor and computer as mediators of vision and interpreters of visual worlds; and (3) the gaze as a mode of communication in interpersonal/human–robot interaction. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this article draws on neuroscience, human–robot interaction, critical humanities, feminism and film studies to interrogate these three aspects of eyes as they relate to the design, theorisation and experience of social robots. We argue that some of the meanings and imaginaries associated with biological eyes are transferred and translated into robotic eyes, vision and gaze, or eye machines, following the tendency towards anthropomorphism. These imaginaries are made visible particularly in science fiction. We argue that photography, the cinematic apparatus, digital sensors and artificial intelligence are not only engineering innovations but have also contributed to transformations in the contemporary collective visual world. Our multimethod cultural studies analysis of eye machines has relevance for cultural theorists, designers and engineers.
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What if Hitler had won WWII and met Kennedy in 1964? Perception and evaluation of counterfactual historical fiction
This study investigates the cognitive processing and perception of counterfactual historical fiction and its effects on readers' receptivity to fascism, superstitious beliefs, and satisfaction with the present state of politics. Counterfactual historical fiction presents alternative realities where history diverges from the official historiography, such as in Robert Harris' novel
, which depicts a counterfactual world where Hitler won WWII. It was hypothesized that reading this genre incurs additional cognitive costs and is perceived with less realism and more aesthetic appreciation compared to historical fiction.
Seventy-four subjects were divided into two groups and presented with two versions of paragraphs from
. An experimental group read the original version, describing a counterfactual reality where Hitler is still alive in 1964 (counterfactual historical fiction). A control group read a manipulated version, where events are made plausible by being backdated to 1941 (historical fiction). The study employed a triangulation of methods, utilizing online eye tracking and self-report questionnaires with 7-point Likert scale measurements.
The results indicate that counterfactual historical fiction is associated with increased cognitive demands at the first point of divergence, i.e., the first linguistic cue indicating counterfactuality. This genre also induced less perceived realism of history (factuality) and more surprise. Both versions of the text impacted readers by decreasing agreement with fascism, reducing superstitious beliefs, and enhancing their positive evaluation of the current political situation.
The study reveals the cognitive processing of counterfactual historical fiction, highlighting the need for revising current theoretical assumptions. Additionally, the positive impact on readers' attitudes and beliefs may underscore literature's potential role in fostering critical thinking, pro-social behavior, and satisfaction. Further research is suggested for subsequent empirical validation.
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