"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? 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. Judith Möller
What is the Status of Energy Poverty in Europe? Explainer Before the pandemic, 34 million Europeans couldn't heat their homes, and 30.3 million couldn't afford utility bills, affecting public health and productivity. This text explores the implications and potential solutions. Marine Cornelis
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. Marie-Theres Sekwenz
The Transition to Electric Vehicles in Israel Explainer Israel has great potential for adopting EVs. As a relatively small and densely-populated country, it requires a simple charging infrastructure. It has its own sources of natural gas, relatively low electricity prices, and high fuel prices that can push the market to adopt EVs. Michal Reut-Gelbart