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The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers
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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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How African Cultures Can Stay Relevant in the Modern Day
One of the most damaging consequences of modernity in Africa has been the gradual erosion of traditional African cultures...
The Problem with Anti-Americanism
For many decades, the United States has occupied a unique position in global affairs as the hegemonic power. Yet this dominance has not come without its costs
Politicians are Meant to Serve not to be Worshiped
Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.
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Nigerian workers deserve to earn a living wage.
This week Nigeria has been rocked by labour union strikes across various government sectors demanding higher wages from the government, which are long overdue.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Displays His Disdain for Africa
The actions taken by the Trump administration against African nations in their first few months in power has shown they have nothing but disdain for the Africa
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