Some of the key causes of frustration: A federal government with a weak electoral mandate and an agenda for social change.
Reining in Facebook and Google: A Common Transatlantic Project
Big Tech media present a serious challenge for Western democracies. Tackling them is a worthy mission for the Biden Administration and the EU to work on jointly.
How to Deal with US Social Media: Mr. Biden, Revoke Section 230
In the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol, incited and planned over platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, many are calling for changes.
Mark Zuckerberg: Lindsey Graham’s Improbable Twin
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is spineless and acts irresponsible for commercial reasons, except for brief moments.
QAnon: Conspiracy as a Quasi-Religion
QAnon is much more than a marginal phenomenon, as much as most rational people would wish otherwise.
How Facebook Plays the US Political System
How Facebook has gotten away with its constant abuses dealing with the greatest raw material of all time, data about human preferences and interactions.
Your Guide to the Facebook Innocence Shuffle in 15 Steps
With its deep pockets and shameless leadership, Facebook has perfected the art of wiggling out of tricky situations.
COVID 19: Post-Truth Age – Are Facts Making a Comeback?
Peddling misinformation for political purposes proves too reckless, even for populists.
COVID 19: How to Fight the Infodemic Wars
Beyond containing the COVID 19 virus, we must also contain the “infodemic” — the glut of misinformation from various sources. What does that take?
Refugees and Social Media Running Amok: A Special Season’s Greetings
To overturn “fake news” demands so much more than fact-checking. It takes educating society with critical thinking skills.