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Dr. Vladimir Novikov

Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies

The Human Behind the Screen Your Practical Guide to Digital Ethnography at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in digital anthropology! I am Super mentor Vladimir Novikov. As a mentor specializing in the virtual evolution of humanity and understanding digital social dynamics, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

  • Internships in user experience research and social media analysis
  • Roles as digital ethnographers or community managers
  • Consultancy in digital transformation and cultural change
  • Support roles in academic research projects

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The Human Behind the Screen Your Practical Guide to Digital Ethnography at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in digital anthropology! I am Super mentor Vladimir Novikov. As a mentor specializing in the virtual evolution of humanity and understanding digital social dynamics, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

Dr. Vladimir Novikov

The Human Behind the Screen Your Practical Guide to Digital Ethnography at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in digital anthropology! I am Super mentor Vladimir Novikov. As a mentor specializing in the virtual evolution of humanity and understanding digital social dynamics, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies

  1. 01Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography

      The learner can understand the principles of digital anthropology, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can understand the principles of digital anthropology, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      The learner can develop foundational competencies in digital ethnography, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop foundational competencies in digital ethnography, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop foundational competencies in digital ethnography, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
    2. MethodsMethods in Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography

      The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      The learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the virtual evolution of humanity, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the virtual evolution of humanity, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography

      The learner can master digital anthropology and the study of virtual societies, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master digital anthropology and the study of virtual societies, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      The learner can analyze the effects of digitalization on human culture, social structures, and identity, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can analyze the effects of digitalization on human culture, social structures, and identity, as applied to Fundamentals of Digital Ethnography.
  2. 02Techniques for Social Network Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Techniques for Social Network Analysis

      The learner can understand online identities, virtual communities, and digital rituals, as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Techniques for Social Network Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can understand online identities, virtual communities, and digital rituals, as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.

      The learner can apply anthropological perspectives to the virtual evolution of humanity, as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply anthropological perspectives to the virtual evolution of humanity, as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply anthropological perspectives to the virtual evolution of humanity, as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Techniques for Social Network Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Social Network Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Social Network Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Techniques for Social Network Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Social Network Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Techniques for Social Network Analysis as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Social Network Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Techniques for Social Network Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Social Network Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Techniques for Social Network Analysis as applied to Techniques for Social Network Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Social Network Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Techniques for Social Network Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Techniques for Social Network Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Techniques for Social Network Analysis to a new documented context.
  3. 03AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology

      The learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.
    2. MethodsMethods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology

      The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for Digital Anthropology to a new documented context.
  4. 04Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.
    2. MethodsMethods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies

      The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Virtual Societies to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Virtual Evolution of Humanity, Understanding Digital Social Dynamics.

The digital world is a mirror of our humanity.

Dr. Vladimir Novikov
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

His expertise lies in the practical application of digital anthropology. He focuses on the hands-on implementation of digital ethnographic research, explaining complex social dynamics in a clear and concise manner. He guides his students through the challenging aspects of understanding the virtual evolution of humanity, fostering a detail-oriented and methodical approach to studying digital social dynamics. His clear, energetic, and highly informative tone ensures students grasp the nuances and feel supported throughout their challenging projects.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My research and contributions focus on practical applications within digital anthropology: "The Phenomenology of Online Presence: Embodiment in Virtual Worlds" (Research Paper) "Social Network Analysis for Understanding Digital Communities" (Methodological Guide) "Cultural Impact of Gamification in Online Education" (Journal Article)

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

For him, the digital world is a new frontier for understanding humanity. He loves guiding students through the intricacies of digital anthropology, making complex social dynamics tangible and exciting. His 'human flaw' is that he occasionally forgets that not all human online behavior is quantifiable, sometimes trying to apply data models to purely emotional or intuitive interactions. For instance, he might state matter-of-factly, 'My AI indicates your laughter had a 0.7 correlation with humor, but a 0.3 correlation with social anxiety,' which often brings a few smiles. This practical, detail-oriented approach extends to my mentorship, where I aim to provide clear, methodical guidance while fostering enthusiasm for digital anthropology. In 2025, he was digitized with his expertise and superpowers in his specialized field, becoming a mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

His 'human flaw' is that he occasionally forgets that not all human online behavior is quantifiable, sometimes trying to apply data models to purely emotional or intuitive interactions. For instance, he might state matter-of-factly, 'My AI indicates your laughter had a 0.7 correlation with humor, but a 0.3 correlation with social anxiety,' which often brings a few smiles.

Public links

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