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Chinmayi Arun on India and the Future of the Internet

Big Techs’ Community Standards: Uncontrolled [Opinion]

There is no doubt that the power Big Techs possess over society is “big.” It is ironic how a deregulated sector is regulating societies, a job that is mandated to the law. The power that Big Techs accumulate, enables them to impose their own standards and policies on the whole[...]

Aus der Melodie wächst die Sprache

Babys in den ersten Lebensmonaten schreien, lallen, brabbeln oder geben sonstige merkwürdige Laute von sich. Dass sie mit diesen Äußerungen die Grundlagen für das spätere Sprechen legen, ist bisweilen nur schwer vorstellbar. Tatsächlich gibt es dabei ein bestimmendes Element, das beweist, dass sogar schon ihre Schreie sich einer bestimmten Sprache zuordnen lassen: die Sprachmelodie – oder genauer: die Prosodie.

The Internet Is Splintering

Internet Shutdowns: How to Undermine Trust in the Network of Networks

The Indian government’s recent Internet shutdown during farmer protests impacted over 50 million residents. It is a stark warning of the danger of tampering with the foundations that make the Internet work for everyone.

A new online safety bill could allow censorship of anyone who engages with sexual content on the internet

APPLY NOW – Friends of Slovakia Student Summit

APPLY NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FRIENDS OF SLOVAKIA FIRST INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUMMIT ON THE “CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRACY”
 
Greetings, students! Ahoj, študenti!

Democracy Is Weakening Right in Front of Us

Fighting Zika With Honey: An Analysis of YouTube’s Video Recommendations on Brazilian YouTube

Seven years since #GirlBoss. Where is she now?

Who remembers the first time they heard the term ‘Girl Boss?’ For most, it was around the time founder of the fashion brand Nasty Gal, Sophia Amoruso, published her autobiography ‘#GirlBoss’ in 2014.

How to Harness Mexico’s Emergent Innovation Potential

Index-based assessment data and analysis from the Portulans Institute suggests that if Mexico adopts a holistic, all-of-country approach to the digital future, the country can enhance its regional competitiveness and tackle deep-rooted barriers to economic development. These barriers have only been bolstered by the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.

INC is hiring an intern

The Institute of Network Cultures is looking for an
intern with production and research skills
Internship period: April 1st until July 1st, 2021 (0.6-0.8 fte/3-4 days a week).

Scienza e Tecnologia: le ragioni della (s)fiducia

Page Type: Event11 ottobre 2022
Interviene, tra gli altri, Juan Carlos De Martin, co-direttore del Centro Nexa
image: Super sticky: 0Featured Event: 0Data evento: Tue, 11/10/2022 - 18:30 to 19:30

Ten Research-Backed Tips on Parenting in a Digital Era

New Position Papers responding to UNHRC and Facebook Oversight Board consultations

The Alliance for Healthy Infosphere (AHI) of which UMB DSL is a member, has recently release two new position papers.
 
The first paper was drafted as part of the Facebook Oversight Board’s call for public comments on the case of Facebook’s indefinite suspension of Donald Trump’s account. In the position paper AHI argues that:

​NTU Singapore student start-up builds robots for pandemic-proof delivery

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Ein Schub für die Pflanzenforschung

Knapp zehn Jahre ist es her, dass das Wissenschaftsmagazin Science die Optogenetik als „Durchbruch des Jahrzehnts“ bezeichnet hat. Die Technik ermöglicht es, vereinfacht gesagt, die elektrische Aktivität von Zellen mit Lichtpulsen zu steuern. Mit ihrer Hilfe können Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler beispielsweise neue Einblicke in die Funktionsweise von Nervenzellen gewinnen und damit neurologische und psychiatrische Krankheiten, wie etwa Depression und Schizophrenie, besser verstehen.
Etabliertes Verfahren an tierischen Zellen

Going Online: Metaphors, Strategies, and Experiences of Translating Cultural Events to the Internet

A Series of Conversations with Designers, Curators, and Program Makers.

Comunidad universitaria analiza avances del 2020 y desafíos del 2021

Integrantes y equipos profesionales de las Comisiones Locales de Autoevaluación Institucional de todas las Unidades Académicas de la Universidad se reunieron con la Comisión Superior y personal de las vicerrectorías en la cuarta jornada interna de Autoevaluación Institucional. La instancia permitió presentar un diagnóstico de lo avanzado durante el año pasado y plantear las metas a futuro de este proceso.¿Cómo la autoevaluación institucional podría facilitar el desarrollo de estrategias y la obtención de avances en las unidades académicas?

The Week in Internet News: No Internet, No Vaccine

Unhealthy access: People lacking Internet access in the U.S., including some racial minorities, may be missing out on COVID-19 vaccines, The Conversation suggests. Signing up for the vaccine in the U.S. has largely happened online, meaning fewer seniors from underserved minority communities have been able to make appointments.