To address the environmental polycrisis, the first step is to demand more honesty

We need to learn how to spot deceit in politics, media and business – and hold those behind it to account.

Mike Berners-Lee, Professor of Sustainability, Lancaster University • conversation
March 26, 2025 • ~5 min

Why Democrats are switching off the news – a psychologist explains

Some people avoid the news because they feel worn out by its intensity.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
Feb. 5, 2025 • ~7 min

Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy

Campaigns used deepfakes to connect with voters rather than deception, and AI also helped them break through language barriers.

Bruce Schneier, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School • conversation
June 10, 2024 • ~8 min

The Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy

Campaigns used deepfakes to connect with voters rather than deception, and AI also helped them break through language barriers.

Bruce Schneier, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School • conversation
June 10, 2024 • ~8 min

Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats

Americans associate with each other more online than off these days. How people interact in digital communities could have a big impact on democracy.

Nathan Schneider, Assistant Professor of Media Studies, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
June 3, 2024 • ~9 min

Disinformation is often blamed for swaying elections – the research says something else

Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.

Magda Osman, Principal Research Associate in Basic and Applied Decision Making, Cambridge Judge Business School • conversation
Jan. 26, 2024 • ~8 min

AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get

Life is full of hidden bottlenecks that result from logistical trade-offs between efficiency and your unique needs and desires. AI promises to change this taken-for-granted equation.

Bruce Schneier, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School • conversation
Dec. 21, 2023 • ~10 min

AI could shore up democracy – here's one way

Public comment could soon swamp government officials and representatives, thanks to AI, but AI could also help spot compelling stories from constituents.

Nathan Sanders, Affiliate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University • conversation
June 20, 2023 • ~9 min

Runoff vote count underway in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 • ~9 min

Runoff vote count starts in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 • ~9 min

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