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Media and power: The tycoons of mass reach and the silent miners

Power has shifted to "Tycoons of Mass Reach" alongside "Silent Miners", multinational corporations mining for data and tweaking algorithms.

Why the climate debate needs a new narrative

Climate change is a complex beast to communicate. Instead of polarising left versus right, we should balance short- and long-term goals.

Greta Thunberg — the Swedish PR phenomenon

Many of Greta Thunberg's critics would be accurate — if only they aimed their harsh words against media logic instead of her PR campaign.

How to fight populism

Populism is brewing in many Western democracies. Is there a way to fight back? It may be too late — at least this time around.

Alternative facts and the disturbing science behind what people believe

People want to believe — despite being proven wrong. In a world of 'alternative facts,' many fall victims to psychological delusions.

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How to fight populism

Populism is brewing in many Western democracies. Is there a way to fight back? It may be too late — at least this time around.

Alternative facts and the disturbing science behind what people believe

People want to believe — despite being proven wrong. In a world of 'alternative facts,' many fall victims to psychological delusions.

Greta Thunberg — the Swedish PR phenomenon

Many of Greta Thunberg's critics would be accurate — if only they aimed their harsh words against media logic instead of her PR campaign.