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How Gen Z took us by surprise: The unexpected journey of Serbian students
Imagine 100,000 people standing in utmost silence for 15 minutes, with their phone flashlights pointed at the sky. They pay tribute to the 15 innocent people who died under the rubble of the collapsed[...]
05 Feb, 2025
Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
The UK faces a disinformation crisis on the streets. What can we learn from other countries’ approaches to counter it? MarÃlia Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy.[...]
09 Aug, 2024
Twitter and diplomacy: A tool or just trouble?
The future of X's diplomatic role might be hidden in Aldo Matteucci's 2012 dissection of Twitter and diplomacy.[...]
10 Oct, 2023
Why Elon Musk Twitter experiment could be a success – even if it fails?
Elon Musk's venture with Twitter could reshape our understanding of social media's influence, focusing on the lessons from both its triumphs and setbacks. This exploration suggests that, successful or[...]
04 May, 2022
Improving diplomatic institutions through technology
The text discusses the potential for enhancing diplomatic institutions by embracing modern technology, aiming to streamline communication, modernize consular services, and leverage tools like secure m[...]
03 Feb, 2022
‘Deplatforming’ Donald Trump was a necessary quick fix. What now?
The 'Great Deplatforming' of Donald Trump was legally justified, though poses broader challenges and raises questions of consistency in social media moderation. While Trump's removal relieved platform[...]
10 May, 2021
Of topoi and memes
The text discusses the controversial figure Richard Dawkins, criticizing his once-popular theories like the "selfish gene" concept and the idea of memes. It delves into the historical origins of memes[...]
20 Apr, 2021
Exploring the potential of official/state-owned/institutional social media accounts in the fight against misinformation
The text discusses the importance of combating misinformation through official social media accounts of state institutions. It highlights the need for responsible online behavior and the role of state[...]
30 Apr, 2020
On the gaydar: A 100-year challenge for facial recognition
A study on facial recognition to determine sexuality through deep neural networks raises ethical concerns about privacy, discrimination, and accuracy. Utilizing such technology requires caution and re[...]
30 Jan, 2019
[Webdebate #16 summary] Exploring digital diplomacy as a ‘new diplomacy’
Digital diplomacy is explored as a new aspect of diplomacy in a WebDebate. It discusses whether digital diplomacy is a distinct field or an extension of traditional methods, its impact on empowering c[...]
13 Oct, 2017
To connect and disconnect: Unraveling the social fabric of the Internet
The blog post discusses the complexities of social interactions online, exploring the effects of the Internet on forming social groups and the potential for both connection and disconnection. It delve[...]
14 Jul, 2017
Fake news: what’s behind the media frenzy
The text discusses the pervasive issue of fake news in today's media landscape, highlighting its implications, historical context, and global reach. It explores the relationship between fake news and [...]
08 Mar, 2017
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