news:rewired
Can news tackle polarisation and mend democracy?
Polarisation has been on the rise in many societies for the past decade. Is news stoking the conflict — and can better reporting be part of the solution?
polarisation
Twitter, death threats and civility: rethinking journalism on social media
The platforms undoubtedly need to do more to deal with the toxic environment on social media. But it's worth considering our own role in stoking that febrile atmosphere.
Politics
Schadenfreude as a personal indulgence, not a public performance
You might be enjoying Trump's illness — but does posting about it actually help anyone?
Social Media
Abuse, arrogant tech VCs and hypocrisy everywhere. It's time for the weekend, folks.
The tech VC community shows its true face, social media gets toxic and… Oh, can we just have a break, please?
polarisation
Engaged Reading Digest: the unexpected face of polarisation
The assumptions many people make about social media, news consumption and polarisation may not be accurate. Prepare for a surprise…
engaged reading digest
Engaged Reading Digest: Memes, cancel culture and baby Yoda
Memes aren't just juvenile fun - they're a potent weapon in the political armory, and we have to start taking them seriously.
polarisation
Chat app groups can lead to more extreme views
We know how closed groups work — and that suggests that a shift to chat apps will only increase polarisation.
Why political posts on Facebook will always be polarizing.
The very nature of Facebook makes in antithetical to political debate.
satire
Partisan satire and the mechanisms of unintentional misinformation
The Washington Post has detailed the vicious circle between two different political groups that is breeding unintentional misinformation - and increasing polarisation