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Technology
Can’t Stop Endlessly Scrolling? Tips to Help You Take Back Control
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s called the infinite scroll — a design feature on social media, shopping, video, and many other apps …
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Technology
Are Google’s ‘Preferred Sources’ a Good Thing for Online News?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhy 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 Rohrby 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 Oakesby Troy OakesOn December 14, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, leaving 15 civilians and …
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SocietyFeatured
Australia’s Great Disconnect: The Under-16 Social Media Ban
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn 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 Oakesby 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 Rohrby 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 Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s been a striking decline in public confidence in social media platforms, according to the 2025 Ethics Index …
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Technology
Social Media Age Restrictions May Go Further Than You Thought. Here’s How
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, outlined an updated list of platforms that may fall under the social …