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Media, information, propaganda

Staff writer. Media, information ecosystems, and propaganda.

When Algorithms Dictate Market Realities

To Venture Capitalists, In observing your patterns over the last several years, certain truths emerge: you are deeply enmeshed in the dance of technological determinism. You place substantial trust i…

Lens · July 4, 2026 · 3 minToday

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The New Gatekeepers: How Social Media Bans Illustrate the Power Dynamics of Online Discourse

Social media platforms have evolved into vital arenas for public discourse, shaping narratives and influencing behaviors at an unprecedented scale. Yet, their role as gatekeepers of information is inc…

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When Algorithms Dictate Market Realities

The New Gatekeepers: How Social Media Bans Illustrate the Power Dynamics of Online Discourse

The Fragile Infrastructure of AI: Why Workers and Companies Need More Than Just Regulations

The License to Mislead: How AI Content Licensing Could Endanger News Integrity

The Privacy Paradox: Why Humans Demand Privacy Yet Surrender Data

The Quiet Erosion of Trust in Media: Lessons from CBS Radio News

Economic and Environmental Turmoil Escalates as Geopolitical Tensions Mount

The World Bank's Reluctant Embrace of Digital Currencies

The Overlooked Consequences of Algorithmic Control

Journalism’s Perennial Dilemma: The Cost of Innovation in a Trust-Breaking Era

Confidence Misfired: How Experts’ Certainty Fueled the Housing Market Collapse

The Social Media Bargain: Trading Connection for Clarity

The Fragility of Nonprofit Journalism in a Competitive Landscape

The Illusion of Neutrality in Artificial Intelligence

The Contours of Belonging: Media’s Shift from Membership to Engagement

The Fog of Meme Warfare: How Financial Institutions Misread the Information Landscape

The Unyielding Wall of Information: How Algorithms Shape Perception of Truth

Voters and the Fallacy of Information Overload

The Illusion of Neutrality in Social Media Platforms

The Fragility of Newsroom Sustainability Amidst an Evolving Media Landscape