Disruptive play or platform colonialism? The contradictory dynamics of Google expeditions and educational virtual reality
This paper explores the implementation of Google Expeditions (GE), a virtual reality toolkit for classrooms, through the “pioneer program” in the UK. It examines the contradictory dynamics of GE, where users experience…
How to reduce the spread of fake news – by doing nothing
The article emphasizes that although it might seem reasonable to confront or dispute false information on social media, doing so can amplify its reach and effect. The article bases its argument on…
Videos and podcasts for delivering agricultural extension: achieving credibility, relevance, legitimacy and accessibility
This paper investigates the credibility, relevance, legitimacy, and accessibility of videos and podcasts in farm extension. It finds that videos should be short, practical, and visual, while podcasts can be longer and…
Patterns of inequalities in digital agriculture: A systematic literature review
Digitalization in agriculture is often seen as a revolutionary change, but its social impacts and power dynamics remain underexplored. This review identifies five patterns of inequality associated with digital agriculture, including disparities…
A systematic literature review on disinformation: Toward a unified taxonomical framework.
The rapid spread and scale of disinformation pose significant challenges for governments, businesses, and citizens. This study addresses the lack of a unified framework by developing a comprehensive typology of disinformation, consolidating…
Why Does Nobody Know Anything Anymore? In Complexity, Digital Media and Post Truth Politics
The book explores the concept of ‘post-truth’ politics, emphasizing its complexity and the challenges it poses to traditional epistemology, especially in the context of digital media. It examines how political knowledge is…
Decolonial AI: Decolonial Theory as Sociotechnical Foresight in Artificial Intelligence
The article examines the implications of decolonizing AI, focusing on how colonial legacies and racial logics influence current AI practices. Drawing from the context of South Africa, it explores the concept of…
Conspiracy theories may seem irrational – but they fulfill a basic human need.
The article emphasizes that even though conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are typically illogical and detrimental, they are not indicative of a mental health issue. Instead, these theories can be seen as attempts…
Balance as bias: Global warming and the US prestige press.
This paper shows that US prestige press coverage of global warming from 1988 to 2002 has caused a significant divergence between public and scientific discourse, attributed to media practices and journalistic norms,…
Beyond false balance: How interpretive journalism shapes media coverage of climate change
This study examines how transnational media frames climate change as a human-induced risk and manages contrarian views. It reveals that journalism has shifted from a balanced approach to a more interpretive style,…