The Fog of Freedom: Assessing the Freedom and Responsibility of Online Journalism
Introduction: “online news” by mypubliclands is licensed under CC BY 2.0. In the digital age, the Internet has become a major source of news as individuals’ use of…
Governance
“Police State” or not? How free is our speech in Australia?
This essay goes into detail about the context of expression in Australia for individuals/companies and how it is finding new challenges amidst the ‘fifth estate’.
Climbing the Amazon Jungle: Unveiling the Layers of Power and Influence in Our Digital Ecosystem
“Decentralised networks and production have the potential to democratise markets by diluting centralised power and enabling the flourishing of numerous smaller actors.”
The rise of fake news: the role of social media in an environment of information distortion
‘Fake News – Computer Screen Reading Fake News’ by Mike MacKenzie is licensed under CC BY. Introduction In the digital age, social media has become an…
Sharing Economy: Has Uber’s ascent marked a significant innovation within the internet landscape, and what kind of contemplation does it trigger?
The definition of the sharing economy The rise of the sharing economy is attributed to the transformation of the internet. Website and applications facilitate engagement…
TikTok Under Government Regulation in China — The Authenticity of the Content We See
“TikTok on iPhone” by Nordskov Media is marked with CC0 1.0. TikTok, developed in China, undoubtedly stands as one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide today….
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…
Rise or Downfall of Twitter? (Assignment 2 plan)
Twitter could be described as a bustling digital city, where news breaks before it’s news, where trends emerge and fade in the blink of an…