"The basis for democratic discourse in the age of social media is skewed" Interview A conversation with Ori Kol, Co-Founder of the Israeli disinformation watchdog FakeReporter, about social media, democracy and the dynamics of public discourse in the digital age in Israel, and beyond.
Fashion Recycling: Are We There Yet? Commentary Fast Fashion and the hyper-consumption of clothing has a huge impact on the environment and is unsustainable. Could clothing recycling help to reduce the toll of the fashion industry on the environment? By Olga Cieslak
What are Filter Bubbles and Digital Echo Chambers? Explainer Many experts are concerned that the curation of content on social media platforms limit our chances of encountering challenging viewpoints. Filter bubbles and digital echo chambers are therefore seen as one of the main causes of polarization and radicalization online. By Judith Möller
Targeted Advertising – How it Works and Where it is Failing Explainer Targeted advertising, or microtargeting, involves displaying selected ads to a predefined group of users on a platform at auctioned prices. This Explainer highlights the implications and controversies surrounding the practice. By Marie-Theres Sekwenz
Energy Security and Affordability in the European Union Backgrounder Since the 1970s oil crisis, energy security has evolved to address climate change, globalization, and decarbonization. This overview examines the EU's evolving concept of energy security. By Martina Pilloni
Flying High? Unmanned Aircraft and the Future of Transportation Backgrounder Combining the capabilities of autonomous flight and advanced methods of data collection, drones are believed to provide an unprecedented tool for achieving more cost-effective, time-efficient, and safer processes. By Robin Kellermann
Digital Turbulence: Challenges facing Democracies in Times of Digital Turmoil Backgrounder This backgrounder aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of how digital media are shaping democracy and what might be done to limit possible avenues of anti-democratic abuse, while kindling their democratic potential. By Jan Rau and Felix M. Simon
Digital Rights in Israel Spotlight Over the past two decades, digital rights have become central to global internet governance debates, with varying interpretations across countries. This Spotlight offers an overview of digital rights in Israel. By Efrat Daskal
The Way Forward for Green Tech in Germany Commentary Recent developments that drive the demand for green tech include the European Green Deal, Covid-19 recovery funds, and the amended German climate law. The new German Government stated that it wants to “dare more progress”. What does it mean for green tech in Germany? By Diana Süsser
"Our democracy is only as good as the information that voters have" Interview A conversation with Carlos Hernández- Echevarría from Maldita.es, a Spanish independent journalistic platform focused on the control of disinformation and public discourse through fact-checking and data journalism techniques.
