Nov 28, 202010 minLittle Da Vincis Interview with Tom AscottThis podcast originally aired on the Little Da Vincis show on 16 November 2020s This transcript has been edited for clarity and readabili...
Nov 27, 20203 minDefeating DisinformationThe politicisation of coronavirus highlights the issues associated with combating disinformation.
Oct 14, 202028 minDeep fakes, Synthetic Media, and Media ManipulationThis talk was originally given as a part of the 2nd National Conference on Media & Journalism on the “Role of Media to Promote the Cultur...
Sep 23, 202012 minAI and Disinformation, an Algorithmic Assault on DemocracyDisinformation is already altering our political landscape
Jul 8, 202010 minMicrofake: How small-scale deepfakes can undermine societyAdvances in deepfake technology have led to the emergence of a new picture of how doctored material will be used in disinformation campaigns
Mar 18, 20204 minHong Kong: Tech Companies Becoming Mediators in Protests?In the Hong Kong protests, China has been very effective in leveraging its soft power to stifle the international effects of negative press.
Mar 16, 20205 minBook Review – This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against RealityA review of 'This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality' by Peter Pomerantsev.
Mar 11, 20203 minInfectious Lies Coronavirus conspiracy theories are multiplying, but following common patterns.
Feb 28, 20204 minIs media literacy the magic bullet for fake news?The continued threat of misinformation online demands real solutions.
Feb 19, 20204 minHow memes are becoming the new frontier of information warfare Memes can be a form of information warfare, and can be used to secure strategic goals.
Jan 22, 20204 minThe Rise of Digital Propaganda – An ‘Alt-Right’ Phenomenon?Right-wing political groups have had a significant impact on international affairs through their online activity.
Nov 19, 20196 minGlobal Conspiracy Theory AttacksWith local news in decline and more legitimate news behind internet paywalls, readers turn to social media where conspiracy theories are...
Aug 12, 20196 minShould Robots Kill?: Towards a Moral Framework for Lethal Autonomous Weapons SystemsIf lethal autonomous weapons systems are to be used in war, a moral framework to guide their ethical use is warranted. Despite the limita...
Jul 12, 20194 minNew Technology and ‘Old’ Think TanksTechnology poses some familiar and new problems for think tanks.
May 10, 20195 minRussian Internet Efforts Go Further Than Just Helping President Trump Being ElectedThe findings of Robert Mueller’s report demonstrate the sophistication of Russia’s information operations. Yet the 2016 US election may h...
Jan 29, 20195 minA Hard Hardware BreachWestern governments are shedding their inhibitions about naming and shaming states suspected of infiltrating their critical national infr...
Nov 14, 20186 minSocial Media and Social Problems: A Complex LinkSocial media is often seen as having a negative impact on politics and society. However, the evidence shows that many individuals are sce...