Laying claim to a dance isn’t as straightforward as doing the same for a poem.
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In choreography, the gray areas of copyright law make it difficult to determine what constitutes copyright infringement or plagiarism.
Calling people out for problematic acts — like sexual harassment or racist comments — can lead to them being cancelled.
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Cancel culture has exploded due to social media’s amplifying powers, society’s deep divisions and difficulties redressing longstanding inequities.
The rally – fed by citizen-spread misinformation and disinformation – that turned into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.
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America’s public sphere is broken because propaganda has replaced political communication. How did we all become propagandists?
A fan at the All Blacks v Fiji test match in New Zealand, July 17.
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With COVID-19 surging and the state resisting a lockdown, Fijians turn to ‘solesolevaki’ — working together for a common cause — to fill the gaps.
Sarah Baartman was an international sensation of objectification.
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In the 19th century, Baartman was dehumanized and mocked for her large posterior. So what does it mean when Black women today strive for ‘Sarah Baartman hips’?
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Australia’s piecemeal approach to regulating hate speech online isn’t working. The UK has introduced a possible better way forward.
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The racist abuse of England’s black players was predictable and easily monitored.
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Researchers found the letters X, Y, and Z make tweets more shareable. The nonsensical result shows how easily statistics can be misused.
Technology can trip people up on the road to finding common ground.
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How social media services work – the nuts and bolts of interacting with others online – has the power to shape and improve online arguments. Here’s how.
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Social media has played a central role in the mobilisation of violent protests in Northern Ireland. Here’s how to follow along responsibly.
Some of the first South African COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers at the Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, in 2020.
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The strong disapproval of the South African government’s handling of the pandemic is a warning that crafting persuasive pro-vaccine messages is not enough.
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It’s not just the drama that gets people to tune in every night
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Facebook used to be a goldmine for news media companies. But since the tech giant changed its algorithm in 2018, news firms have drifted away from Facebook, particularly digital-native publications.
When it comes to mental health, is digital technology a culprit or scapegoat?
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You’re probably wrong about how much time you spend on your devices, and that has big implications for the link between device use and mental health.
Weighing unrestricted expression against fostering a tolerant public sphere will test the fundamental freedoms we cherish in our democratic society.
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Can post-secondary students be punished for social media posts, even those made off-campus?
Private messaging apps allow information to spread in an unchecked manner.
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Canadians are increasingly turning to private messaging apps where COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories spread in an unregulated manner.
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A wider understanding of cultural values will be crucial to the successful implementation of contact-tracing technology across the world.
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To more effectively communicate about climate change online, follow these simple rules
Researchers say conspiracy theories around COVID-19 are spreading at an alarming rate across the country — and they warn that misinformation shared online may lead to devastating consequences.
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Gardening provides a helpful metaphor to help us understand how individual and platform approaches to misinformation need to be accompanied by policy and cultural reforms.
Fake news spreads rapidly.
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Many scientists believe attention is the key to tackling fake news – and that a form of ‘priming’ can help.