Police surveillance of Black Lives Matter shows the danger technology poses to democracy

The massive increase in internet-connected devices will create an informal surveillance network that could be used to target protestors and activists.

Jason Nurse, Assistant Professor in Cyber Security, University of Kent • conversation
July 24, 2020 • ~6 min

Black men face high discrimination and depression, even as their education and incomes rise

The issues facing Black Americans are not confined to only racial discrimination. Gender plays a part too.

T.J. Curry, Professor of Philosophy, Personal Chair of Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies, University of Edinburgh • conversation
July 21, 2020 • ~9 min

Six eyewitnesses misidentified a murderer – here's what went wrong in the lineup

Eyewitness testimony can hold a lot of weight with jurors. But eyewitnesses aren't always right, and poor investigative practices can make matters worse.

Laura Smalarz, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University • conversation
July 4, 2020 • ~9 min

High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach

Police forces across the country now have access to surveillance technologies that were recently available only to national intelligence services. The digitization of bias and abuse of power followed.

Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, Professor of Law, American University • conversation
June 12, 2020 • ~9 min

Emergency service workers are already at high risk of burnout – coronavirus will make this worse

Nearly 90% of emergency service staff have experienced stress, low mood and poor mental health.

Paresh Wankhade, Professor of Leadership and Management, Edge Hill University • conversation
April 20, 2020 • ~5 min

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