As we examine the digital landscape that we have come to exist within, it quickly becomes apparent that it is riddled with imperfections, biases and flaws. The ever expanding IoT (Internet of Things), all communicating and interacting with one another to capture as much information as possible while delivering …
Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, there has been an exponential rise in the spread of information technology worldwide, and consequently, a corresponding globalisation of data analytics. In this period, digital technologies have become available to populations that were previously digitally invisible, and many stakeholders are taking advantage of …
What’s the headline? This post aims to reflect upon the role in which Facebook – as a gateway for the spread of disinformation – incites violence and political divide, particularly analyzed within the context of Myanmar’s political history and a recent Internet activity boom as part of the tech giant’s …
Fake news. We usually discuss it within the context of algorithms built to prefer fake news over real ditto on platforms like Facebook and Twitter – a dangerous spiral where our worldview perceptions are manifested instead of being (often rightfully) challenged. But what we don’t always discuss is the level …
The deployment of algorithms in various areas of society is becoming more widespread and pervasive. Given the numerous issues that have been identified with the way in which algorithms function; especially when it comes to inherent biases, the programming and coding as well as the human to computer interaction …
Critics call online activists “lazy,” others praise the online forum as an effective message-carrier. But can we really draw one line for how online activism is operated globally? And can an increasingly digitally-first society force activism upon its participants to the point where it no longer becomes effective? Let’s talk …
Through a series of blog posts, we will raise awareness for the disconnect between the ‘2.0’ digital world and the ‘1.5’ world of development policy and practice. We’ll discuss topics from digital campaigning and online ‘slacktivism’ to the promises of open and big data to key discussions on transparency and …
