Results found: 2

Search results

Sort By:

Limit search:

Digitalisation of sexuality: Emotional embodiment and processes of co-construction of knowledge

100%

Auriemma V.

Academicus. International Scientific Journal

2025

vol. 16

issue 32

120-131

The aim of this work is to examine how the process of emotional embodiment can restructure various aspects of the person, with a particular focus on sexuality. As highlighted in the full chapter 'Digital Sexuality and Artificial Intelligence' of the book 'Emotion, Embodiment and the Virtual World' (Auriemma, 2024), this phenomenon emerges as a crucial element in contemporary life. Interaction with virtual elements, such as bots, automated chats, auto-responders and avatars, is increasingly frequent. Contrary to what Grosz argues, in the digital context the body is not defined by organs or physicality, but by processes delineated by the digital world. In this environment, people 'meet' and experience pleasures and passions through the avatar, which is controlled by the person in the physical world. The activities carried out range from the most complex to the most elementary, thus influencing behaviour. This work takes up fundamental elements of sociological classics, in particular the concepts of action and alienation of Marx and Weber. The analysis focuses on the role of the concept of embodiment in virtual sexuality, exploring how it is co-constructed, represented and inserted in a discourse of social action. The avatar becomes the point of contact that facilitates interaction between people, mediated by new technologies. This study aims to understand how emotional embodiment in the digital context can influence sexuality and social behaviour, offering a new perspective on human interaction in the virtual world. In addition, the ethical and psychological implications of these virtual interactions will be considered, analysing how the perception of the self and the other is modified through the use of avatars and other forms of digital representation. We will discuss how virtual sexuality can challenge traditional norms and create new forms of expression and identity. Finally, we will explore the therapeutic potential of emotional embodiment in the digital world, assessing how these technologies can be used to improve people's emotional and relational well-being.

New models of sustainable mobility in Smart Cities

63%

Auriemma V., Nardi L.

Academicus. International Scientific Journal

2025

vol. 16

issue 32

84-101

The aim of this study is to explore new models of sustainable mobility in smart cities, with a particular focus on the intersection between digitalisation, social inclusion and sustainable urban planning. Through an interdisciplinary analysis combining bibliographic review and international case studies (Barcelona, Singapore, Milan, Amsterdam, Oslo and Tokyo), the work highlights how urban mobility is now at the heart of a technological and cultural transformation. The adoption of advanced digital systems, such as artificial intelligence and Mobility-as-a-Service, not only improves efficiency and reduces environmental impact, but also contributes to redefining social relations and urban governance models. However, critical issues related to digital inequalities, trust in institutions and civic participation are emerging. The paper proposes a multidimensional approach based on the triple bottom line theory, which integrates environmental sustainability, social equity and economic development. Therefore, inclusive and participatory policies become fundamental to ensuring that sustainable mobility becomes a common good capable of promoting more resilient, accessible and fair cities.

Refine search results

2 Academicus. International Scientific Journal

2 Auriemma V.

1 Nardi L.

2 2025

Search results

Digitalisation of sexuality: Emotional embodiment and processes of co-construction of knowledge

New models of sustainable mobility in Smart Cities