Blocked Again-Do Chinese netizens truly have freedom of speech?
With the development of internet technology, the right to create and publish has been further delegated to users, leading to the internet becoming a huge…
How do digital platforms and sharing economy models affect workers’ labor rights?
(image from workable.com) The astonishing unfolding of how technology has advanced in this modern day, the workplace culture and platform has reflected the same rhythm….
Will there ever be a day without musical bootlegs?
“Mobile Phones at Theatre Interval” by david-gilmour is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Spoiler alert: they’re here to stay. The internet war between producers and…
Challenges Arising Filter Bubbles and Misinformation
In the contemporary age, social networking and digital media have dominated resulting to overwhelming information of both verified and unverified ones. The rise of filter…
The Algorithm Behind Instagram: Facilitating Personal Expression or Shaping False Identities?
The Algorithm Behind Instagram: Facilitating Personal Expression or Shaping False Identities? In today’s digital age, there is no denying social media’s impact on our daily…
“Why Are Tiktok and TikTok So Different?”
“Close-Up Shot of a TikTok App on a Phone” by Solen Feyissa is licensed. Introduction The difference between Douyin and TikTok in content censorship is…
Striking the Balance: The Challenge of YouTube Content Censorship and the Freedom of Expression
Credit:https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f7be3a38c53c978650fcdea48b2cb582a7b71395/0_179_4928_2956/master/4928.jpg?width=620&dpr=1&s=none YouTube is a global video-sharing platform with over 2 billion active users. It is one of the most popular websites in the world, and…
The Internet’s Impact on Attention Spans: The Decline in Focus and Concentration
“Attention span” by Frédéric Poirot is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The rise of the internet and the ubiquity of platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram have ushered…
Twitter – Elon Mask’s Playground?
Twitter, often described as a bustling digital city, serves as a dynamic platform where news breaks before it’s news, trends emerge and fade in the…
Facebook’s Impact on Political Activity: Does it interfere with the public or promote political activity?
“Facebook” by chriscorneschi is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Controversy sparked by social media Social media platforms have evolved into virtual spaces for political discourse. Politicians, diplomats, and…