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Misinformation is winning the war on misinformation

Online falsehoods are as bad as they‘ve ever been. Does anyone care?

The disturbing online misogyny of Gamergate has returned – if it ever went away

Online harassment targeting game developers, journalists, and anyone advocating for diversity in gaming, reminiscent of Gamergate, continues. While this reactionary underlayer of gaming media lacks influence on game development, it can make online life miserable for its targets.

What a social media warning label can’t do

What the surgeon general wants to do for kids safety leaves the rest of us behind.

Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?

Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.

Reading, writing and … disinformation: should schoolchildren be taught media literacy like maths?

The article discusses the importance of teaching media literacy in schools to help students distinguish between real and fake news, addressing concerns about misinformation and its impact on democracies.

Come on, feel the noise: how I unplugged my headphones and reconnected with the world

Worried she was missing out, Ella Glover took off her headphones for a month and rediscovered the soundscape of humanity, made space to listen to friends – and tuned in to her own thoughts

Is TikTok breaking young voters’ brains?

TikTok has made itself into a hub for Gen Z political expression. But as Zoomers change politics, how is the app changing them?