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Digital literacy, not censorship, is key to mitigating social media harm
Academia 1 year ago

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Digital literacy, not censorship, is key to mitigating social media harm

The manipulation of public opinion through social media is particularly concerning in contexts where internet freedom is limited, as this reduces the availability of diverse information and increases the impacts of propaganda.
Reimagining the international system: A call to action
Academia 1 year ago

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Reimagining the international system: A call to action

Countries are being told what to buy, what to build and how to fund their growing economies based on distant animosities and ideological divides rather than on ethical values or free market principles.
Safeguarding the elections
Perspectives 2 years ago

Safeguarding the elections

We can no longer take for granted that we will have another successful election that is free, open and, more importantly, peaceful.
Yes to single-round election, no to two-horse race
Perspectives 2 years ago

Yes to single-round election, no to two-horse race

Local elections can be much more democratic and open than national elections.
Biden’s verbosity on China’s economy
Academia 2 years ago

Biden’s verbosity on China’s economy

As evidenced by Fitch Ratings' recent downgrading of the US' debt rating from AAA to AA+, the country's economic trajectory is far from stellar.
Social media and the polarization of political discourse
Academia 2 years ago

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Social media and the polarization of political discourse

Rampant dissemination of fake news and hate speech is one of the primary drivers of political polarization in Indonesia.
Choosing the right running mate for the 2024 presidential election
Perspectives 2 years ago

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Choosing the right running mate for the 2024 presidential election

Identity-based variables have enabled the success of many candidates in the new era of digital politics and populism.
Business a harmonizing force in a polarized Asia
Academia 3 years ago

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Business a harmonizing force in a polarized Asia

The biggest measured contributors to polarization are distrust in government and lack of a shared identity, followed by a feeling that the system is unfair.
Does Malaysia's unity government really lack Malay support?
Academia 3 years ago

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Does Malaysia's unity government really lack Malay support?

Regardless of the skewed figures that seem to indicate that Anwar's new government is hobbled before it even starts forming a Cabinet, it was clearly stated that Malaysian voters across all races and creeds want the incoming government to tackle the rising cost of living and corruption.
R20, global change and transformation of religions
Academia 3 years ago

R20, global change and transformation of religions

In some countries, religions would be needed only to give legitimacy to certain views and decisions taken outside religions.
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