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Academia 3 months ago
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As war becomes just another post, are we losing our empathy online?
In the relentless rhythm of the infinite scroll, a humanitarian crisis carries no more weight than a trending meme. We aren't suffering from a lack of information, we are drowning in a digital flattening that turns empathy into an optional setting.
Academia 3 months ago
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Questioning truth in the post-truth era
The concept of truth is increasingly fraught in our post-truth era. In a world defined by unilateral power and hegemonic influence, we must learn to scrutinize public information with a discerning eye rather than accepting it at face value.
Academia 3 months ago
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Platform workers need more than algorithmic transparency
Digital labor platforms in Indonesia are moving beyond simple coordination to a model of "digital Taylorism" that monetizes driver dependence. To protect workers, regulation must shift its focus from surface-level pricing transparency to the underlying algorithmic power structures that govern their daily lives.
Society 3 months ago
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Children fear losing learning, entertainment under social media ban
Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media restrictions for under-16 users are set to come into effect on March 28.
Society 3 months ago
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Govt signals more online platforms could face under-16 restrictions
In addition to the eight "high-risk" platforms subject to restrictions under the new online child protection rule, the digital ministry has indicated that other social media apps like WhatsApp could be required to adjust their minimum user age, pending the results of their self-assessments.
