The ‘expert cure’: can experts restore public trust in political parties?
Public trust / Political parties Frequently described as unrepresentative, undemocratic, self-interested and divided, it is well established that the public – in the UK and other western democracies – are far from satisfied with political parties. Less clear is how, if at all, parties might be changed to improve citizens’ views. Whilst creating supporter networks and opening up channels of participation has been a…
Explainer: What do political databases know about you?
Political database / You American citizens are inundated with political messages—on social networks, in their news feeds, through email, text messages, and phone calls. It’s not an accident that people get bombarded: political groups prefer a “multimodal” voter contact strategy, where they use many platforms and multiple attempts to persuade a citizen to engage with their cause or candidate. An ad is followed…
A selection of readings on journalism – for journalists
Reading / Journalism Our updated, crowd-sourced list of resources for journalists contains some of the best books and articles about the biggest issues journalism faces. It includes essential data and research reading on the role of journalism in politics, its impact on society, pressures on journalism, and the future of the industry. The first items in each of the categories are suggested starting points. You'll find further readings at the…
Como lutar contra o poder das gigantes de tecnologia
Gigantes / Tecnologia De manhã, você dá uma olhada no e-mail. Ao meio-dia, navega nas redes sociais e manda mensagens para os amigos. à noite, ouve música enquanto faz compras online. Na hora de dormir, entra debaixo das cobertas com um e-book nas mãos. Fonte: Estadão Leia todo o texto Link: https://link.estadao.com.br/noticias/cultura-digital,como-lutar-contra-o-poder-das-gigantes-de-tecnologia,70003399960?fbclid=IwAR2XeIY0xZjfYXzaEJTDN-X3ozL6CuO9Tirx1TmmWkunSi6ZXkjdQYAOQTw Leia outros textos aqui
From viral conspiracies to exam fiascos, algorithms come with serious side effects
Algorithms / side effects Will Thursday 13 August 2020 be remembered as a pivotal moment in democracy’s relationship with digital technology? Because of the coronavirus outbreak, A-level and GCSE examinations had to be cancelled, leaving education authorities with a choice: give the kids the grades that had been predicted by their teachers, or use an algorithm. They went with the latter. Fonte: The…
