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Social Media is Never Going to Replace Actual Journalism
Social media has transformed the way we communicate with each other and the way we consume news. However, it will never be a substitute for actual journalism.
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The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media
The rise in fame of Captain Ibrahim Traoré should be a warning sign to us that we are far more susceptible to propaganda than we may realise.
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Do You Have to Be an Expert to Have an Opinion on a Topic?
The Joe Rogan experience featured a debate by Douglas Murray and Dave Smith about whether you need to be an expert to express an opinion on a topic.
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Politics Has Now Infested Every Community On Reddit
Over the past few years on Reddit, politics has successfully pervaded nearly every community within the platform, resulting in a decline in the user experience
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Washington Post Struggles Are Indicative of Wider Issues in the Media
The Washington Post looks to be on a steady decline over the last few years. This comes at a time when trust in the media at an all-time low.
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Are Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest Overtures To Trump Threatening Democracy?
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove fact-checkers from Facebook and reduce content moderation on Meta’s platforms has been met with great controversy.
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Is This the Beginning of the End for the Washington Post?
The decision by the Washington Post to not endorse a candidate has set up a firestorm among readers resulting in thousand of subscription cancellations.
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Has Twitter/X Become Even Worse Under Elon Musk?
2 years into Elon Musk's reign as owner of the social media site X (formerly Twitter) and the results have been varied
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No, Foreign Aid is not Making Africa Poor
The idea that foreign humanitarian assistance to Africa is the reason there is poverty around the continent is just wrong.
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African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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The Devastating War in Sudan Enters Into Its Third Year
The Civil War in Sudan between the Sudanese Military and RSF, which has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis, has now entered its third year.
The Current State of Modern Media is Extremely Concerning
As traditional media has been on a downward trend for many decades at this point, the modern media landscape has changed dramatically cause of the internet.
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