Tag: online environments

How can we protect ourselves against manipulation, fake news, and other digital challenges

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The Internet has revolutionized our lives – whether in terms of working, finding information or entertainment, connecting with others, or shopping. The online world has made many things easier and opened up previously unimaginable opportunities. At the same time, it presents both individuals and societies with major challenges: The underlying technologies do not necessarily serve Read more about How can we protect ourselves against manipulation, fake news, and other digital challenges[…]

Behavioral science perspectives on an alternative Internet

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Polarization, conspiracy theories, fake news: What people see on the Internet is largely determined by the opaque algorithms of just a few corporations. That’s a worrying development for democratic societies. But online environments could be designed in ways that promote autonomy and transparency, thereby fostering the positive potential of the Internet. A team of researchers Read more about Behavioral science perspectives on an alternative Internet[…]