Technology
Fake news and censorship in Africa
Carlos Bajo
We analyse the particularities of the fake news phenomenon in the African continent: from its instrumentalization by governments to the mobilisation of citizens in favour of an Internet free of censorship and hate speech.
Storytelling
Post-fiction and how it came about
Manuel Bartual
In the era of post-truth and fake news, we take a journey to the origins of post-fiction and reflect on the purpose it may fulfil in today’s world.
Storytelling
Technology
Towards a New News Ethic
Àlex Hinojo
The phenomenon of fake news and algorithms is forcing us to reconsider the difference between source and channel and the need for a global news ethic.
Technology
Governments Against the Networks. Freedom of Expression on the Internet
Ferran Esteve
In response to the growing importance of the social media networks for activism, governments are increasing their control over Internet platforms and users.
Culture
Digital Revolution and Cultural Trends: the Influencer Phenomenon
Liliana Arroyo
New opinion leaders use emotions and affinity to connect with audiences, often breaking the traditional hierarchy.
Technology
Fake News: Sharing is Caring
Sandra Álvaro
Algorithmic filter bubbles on the Internet limit the diversity of viewpoints we see and make it easier to spread fabricated information.
Storytelling
Move a Text, Break Up the House
Imma Ávalos
Subjectivity is now the election and combinatory capacity of the commissioner or the installation's artist in an expression “of second hand"
Technology
Freedom and Privacy on the Net
Marilín Gonzalo
The exponential growth and control of data is under debate, between the private interests of companies and the rights of users.
Commons
Culture
Putting Diversity into Cultural Heritage
Cira Pérez
Can cultural institutions help to redefine our heritage from a multicultural perspective?
Technology
The Digital Citizenry Revolution in Africa
Carlos Bajo
Citizens are monitoring elections, challenging dictators, claiming basic rights and building communities. African civil society takes control of digital space.
Education
Tips for Teaching Online Privacy
Liliana Arroyo
Accompaniment, using the internet as a family, and dialogue are necessary strategies to teach children how to manage their online identity.
