polarisation
Can news tackle polarisation and mend democracy? Paid Members Public
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?
Twitter, death threats and civility: rethinking journalism on social media Paid Members Public
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.
Schadenfreude as a personal indulgence, not a public performance Paid Members Public
You might be enjoying Trump's illness — but does posting about it actually help anyone?
Abuse, arrogant tech VCs and hypocrisy everywhere. It's time for the weekend, folks. Paid Members Public
The tech VC community shows its true face, social media gets toxic and… Oh, can we just have a break, please?
Engaged Reading Digest: the unexpected face of polarisation Paid Members Public
The assumptions many people make about social media, news consumption and polarisation may not be accurate. Prepare for a surprise…
Engaged Reading Digest: Memes, cancel culture and baby Yoda Paid Members Public
Memes aren't just juvenile fun - they're a potent weapon in the political armory, and we have to start taking them seriously.
Chat app groups can lead to more extreme views Paid Members Public
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. Paid Members Public
The very nature of Facebook makes in antithetical to political debate.
