Simulacra and simulation
The book explores contemporary culture by shifting away from Marxist and Freudian frameworks to develop a new theory centered on cultural expenditure rather than economic production. It introduces the concepts of simulacrum…
Defining “Fake News”: A typology of scholarly definitions. Digital Journalism
This paper aims to clarify the concept of fake news and guide future research. It reviews how “fake news” has been defined and operationalized in previous studies, analyzing 34 academic articles published…
Social media and the post-truth world order: The global dynamics of disinformation
This book explores post-truth as a global political and cultural condition, rooted in the trust crisis within liberal democracies. It examines how post-truth has become a battleground for ideological conflicts and geopolitical…
A multi-dimensional approach to disinformation: Report of the independent high level group on fake news and online disinformation.
In January 2018, the European Commission created a high-level expert group (HLEG) to provide guidance on tackling fake news and disinformation spread online. Consisting of 39 members from various backgrounds, the HLEG…
ICTs for the poorest of the rural poor
The article highlights the essential role of ICTs in rural development, focusing on their potential to improve social services, income-generating activities, and governance. Despite these benefits, rural populations in India, especially the…
Digital capitalism and development: The unbearable lightness of ICT4D
The book provides a comprehensive overview of development studies, exploring key trends, theoretical approaches, and critiques of both mainstream and alternative development paradigms. It addresses the influence of Eurocentrism, inconsistencies in development…
Private messages contribute to the spread of COVID-19 conspiracies.
The article explores the spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories and misinformation, particularly on private messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. It highlights how these platforms, due to their private and trusted nature,…
Conspiracy theories start to take hold at age 14, study suggests
The article discusses how conspiracy theories thrive during crises, offering seemingly simple explanations but often worsening situations. It highlights the lack of research on how conspiracy theories affect children and reveals that…
Fake news: bold visual warnings needed to stop people clicking – new research.
The article discusses the challenges of combating COVID-19 vaccine misinformation among ethnic minorities, particularly due to language and cultural barriers. It highlights the need for more effective visual warnings on social media…
Unsociable Media and the Infrastructures of Everyday Life.
The pandemic has heightened the role of digital and social media in shaping our social experiences, revealing the paradoxes of digital life. On one side, platforms like Facebook and Google exploit data…