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?

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.

You might be enjoying Trump's illness — but does posting about it actually help anyone?

The tech VC community shows its true face, social media gets toxic and… Oh, can we just have a break, please?

The assumptions many people make about social media, news consumption and polarisation may not be accurate. Prepare for a surprise…

Memes aren't just juvenile fun - they're a potent weapon in the political armory, and we have to start taking them seriously.

We know how closed groups work — and that suggests that a shift to chat apps will only increase polarisation.

The very nature of Facebook makes in antithetical to political debate.

The Washington Post has detailed the vicious circle between two different political groups that is breeding unintentional misinformation - and increasing polarisation