The Current Situation of the Sharing Economy: A Deregulated Free Market.
“The sharing economy is expanding a harsh, deregulated free market into previously protected areas of our lives.” — Tom Slee In 2017, Tom Slee, an…
Gaming Culture: exploring a deeper digital world
LEWEN ZHANG Gaming culture has changed dramatically from its early days. What was once a nice hobby has transformed into a massive global phenomenon that…
Navigating the Copyright Conundrum in the Digital Age:challenges and Concerns
“Creative Commons Copyright Image” by Nick Youngson is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free In the digital age, the landscape of user’s intellectual property, especially…
The Threat of the Splinternet on Users’ Social Media Experience
It is clear that the threat of the splinternet will result in a worse experience for users of the internet, due to issues such as censorship.
How does the rise of social media platforms affect Internet commercialization?
Social media platforms have become a highly relied upon social lifestyle for contemporary people and have even transformed into an essential part of life. With…
How successful are the Chinese in achieving cyber-nationalism?
Practices of cyber-nationalism in China that are characterised by the meticulous control and surveillance of its cyberspaces have asserted global influence around political, social and…
The Digital Dilemma: Making Copyright Work Online
“Copyright Symbols” by MikeBlogs is licensed under CC BY 2.0. The Internet has become firmly ingrained in various aspects of our life due to the rapid progress of…
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Introduction In today’s digital era, social media sites are more than just places to pass the time; they’ve developed into intricate ecosystems that shape many…
Tech-lobbying, the catalyst to a rapidly crippling American democracy
Background This essay aims to explore the effects tech-lobbying has had on the elections in the United States of America and ultimately how this influences…
The Impact of Tech Giants on Government Surveillance and Privacy Rights: A Study of Cases like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden
Introduction In a time where technology has taken over, privacy rights are being violated, and governments are increasingly building a wall around us with continuous…