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Technology

Dank memes: the reaction to an unliveable Internet

Albert Lloreta

Emerging from the dawn of the first Internet, today dank memes can be understood as an absurd expression that condenses the spirt of our times and as an expression of fury that boycotts the marketing logic of the Internet.

Technology

Rereading Debord

Ingrid Guardiola

A look at today’s hyperconnected society of social media, cognitive capitalism and algorithms through the lens of the work of Guy Debord.

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.

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.