Monument to Socrates and Confucius in Athens, Greece. Collection Maykova/Shutterstock Sara Kells, IE University In ancient Athens, the agora was a public forum where citizens could gather to deliberate, disagree and decide together. It was governed by deep-rooted social principles that ensured lively, inclusive, healthy debate. Today, our public squares have moved online
Tolu Olarewaju, Keele University and Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Kingston University Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was recently hit with three fines totalling more than US$290 million in Nigeria. The fines were imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Nigerian Data Protection Commission and the Advertising Regulatory Council
Antoine Marie, École normale supérieure (ENS) – PSL Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together. That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there aren’t many ills social networks don’t stand accused of: the platforms are singled out
ph. Tiktok is not the only social media app to pose the threats it’s been accused of. picture alliance via Getty Images Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on
In the swiftly evolving domain of science elucidation, the digital epoch has heralded an array of avant-garde instruments and methodologies that have revolutionised the dissemination and assimilation of scientific lore. The inception of these novel technologies has not merely augmented the accessibility of scientific intelligence but has equally cultivated a more interactive and
In the contemporary epoch of digitisation, the conveyance of scientific discourse has vaulted beyond its erstwhile confines, discovering a dynamic and interactive arena within the realms of social media. These fora have risen to prominence in knitting together communities, kindling dialogues, and advancing the cause of scientific enlightenment amongst the populace. This exposition
In a time where comprehension of scientific principles is increasingly indispensable, the skill of transmuting intricate scientific theories into language that is accessible and comprehensible to the masses is of utmost importance. This discourse endeavors to furnish a thorough exposition of efficacious tactics and methodologies for transfiguring complex scientific notions into formats that
In an era defined by the rapid advancement of technology, the landscape of politics across the globe has been profoundly transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in the complex and dynamic continent of Asia. The fusion of politics and technology has given rise to new paradigms in governance, communication, and activism, challenging
ph. Social media is often used during times of conflict to spread fake news. Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images Paul Morrow, University of Dayton In the three weeks since war began between Israel and Hamas, social media has been taken over with images and stories of attacks, many of which proved false. For
Shutterstock Cameron Shackell, Queensland University of Technology To non-moguls, Elon Musk’s (perhaps temporary) rebrand of Twitter to “X” may seem high risk, amateurish, or even capricious. But it is likely doing exactly what he intended: generating enormous global interest, pushing Twitter closer to his other X brands (SpaceX, Tesla Model X, xAI), and