Media
The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers
Media
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.
Democracy
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.
Media
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.
Media
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
Media
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.
Media
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.
Media
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.
Latest news
There is Nothing Wrong with Black Hair
Black people should not have to make themselves look less Black in order to be considered respectable
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The High Cost of Having a Future
How unaffordable housing is reshaping the economic prospects of a generation.
The Rise of Jungle Justice Across Africa
Mob justice has become a deadly reality in many African countries, fuelled by crime, corruption, and failing institutions. But replacing the courts with violent crowds only deepens injustice and weakens the rule of law.
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French Imperialism Didn’t Cause the Coups in West Africa
A common misconception that has arisen, particularly on social media, is the notion that the coups took place to fight against French imperialism in the region.
Nigeria’s Politicians Are Our Biggest Obstacle to Prosperity
For too long it has been the case around Nigeria that politicians exploit their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of Nigerians
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