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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 …
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Business
Mark Zuckerberg’s Empire on Trial: Can the Digital Emperor Survive His Own Game?
by Hermann RohrMark Zuckerberg has spent two decades bending reality to his will. From a Harvard dorm room prank to …
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LifestyleEditor's Pick
Teen Wellness: Navigating the Pressures of Growing Up Digital
by Hermann RohrIn today’s hyper-connected world, the pursuit of teen wellness is evolving at a dizzying pace. Where once adolescence …
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Technology
What’s the Obscure Australian Online Safety Standard Elon Musk’s X Is Trying to Dodge in Court? An Expert Explains
by Troy OakesIn its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the …
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Social Media
Even Experts Disagree Over Whether Social Media Is Bad for Kids. We Examined Why
by Troy OakesDisagreement and uncertainty are common features of everyday life. They’re also common and expected features of scientific research. …
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Technology
‘A Virtual Seat at the Family Table’: Why Older People Are Among the Biggest Users of Social Media
by Troy OakesThe Australian government’s recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms …
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Social Media
What is Bluesky? Why Tens of Millions of People Are Heading for a ‘Decentralised’ Social Media Platform
by Troy OakesAfter Elon Musk bought Twitter (now rebranded X) in 2022, disaffected users began to seek alternatives. Alongside Meta’s …