Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube have a design defect, which means they are addictive, a jury in …
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Social MediaEditor's Pick
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It’s called the infinite scroll — a design feature on social media, shopping, video, and many other apps …
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Why do you see the results you do when you search for information online? It’s a complex mix …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
In the Hall of Mirrors: The ‘Carl Jung Shadow’ and the Algorithmic Age
by Hermann RohrThe concept of the Carl Jung Shadow has never felt more relevant than it does in the age …
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Science Unmasked
World-First Social Media Wargame Reveals How AI Bots Can Swing Elections
by Troy OakesOn December 14, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, leaving 15 civilians and …
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In Australia, a hot debate has been sparked by the recently confirmed plans to implement a social media …
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Technology
Roblox Set to Start Checking People’s Ages. But It Will Need to Do More to Keep Kids Safe
by Troy OakesOnline gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users’ ages from early December in an …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
Finding Truth in an Age of Narratives: From China’s Media Doctrine to Your Personal Verification Stack
by Hermann RohrTruth, once a shared compass, has splintered into a thousand glowing screens. In Beijing, it is curated by …
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Science Unmasked
People Trust Podcasts More Than Social Media. But Is the Trust Warranted?
by Troy OakesThere’s been a striking decline in public confidence in social media platforms, according to the 2025 Ethics Index …
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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, outlined an updated list of platforms that may fall under the social …