Articles
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Laboratories at Home and Abroad: Russian Information Operations Pre-Deployment.
www.e-ir.info Laboratories at Home and Abroad: Russian Information Operations Pre-DeploymentThe internal Russian information space serves as a testing ground for Russia's information operations before they are deployed against countries of the post-Soviet space.
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Short Week: Paradise or Trap? The Dark Side of 4 Days.
en.futuroprossimo.it Short Week: Paradise or Trap? The Dark Side of 4 DaysShort Weeks: The Holy Grail of Modern Work or an Illusion? Fewer Days, More Happiness, But Watch Out for the Hidden Consequences.
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Back in the USSR? Malcolm Knox’s dark comedy leans into the ridiculous.
theconversation.com Back in the USSR? Malcolm Knox’s dark comedy leans into the ridiculousThe First Friend is a double-speaking black comedy with an all-too-serious agenda for these partisan times.
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California Companies Wrote Their Own Gig Worker Law. Now No One Is Enforcing It.
themarkup.org California Companies Wrote Their Own Gig Worker Law. Now No One Is Enforcing It – The MarkupProp. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back
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How the U.S. Can Counter Disinformation From Russia and China.
www.cfr.org How the U.S. Can Counter Disinformation From Russia and ChinaAttempts by Russia, China, and other U.S. adversaries to spread dangerous false narratives need to be countered before they take root.
- theconversation.com Friday essay: is ‘wokeness’ killing comedy – or are ageing comedians crying wolf?
Manners have changed. This is a good thing. But many comedians who moan about being ‘cancelled’ are actually thriving in an era of supposed increased sensitivity.
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Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport.
theconversation.com Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transportShared e-scooters have safety features that private e-scooters lack, but accident data don’t distinguish between them, nor tell us about the economic and environmental harms of other transport modes.
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Catholics are debating whether to remove paintings by a priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historian.
theconversation.com Catholics are debating whether to remove paintings by a priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historianMarko Rupnik’s art is on display in many churches. Should his paintings be removed in light of recent allegations?
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Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why.
theconversation.com Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s whyBusiness growth and cutting emissions don’t always go hand in hand. Airlines and other companies may need to rethink their business models to achieve a low-carbon transition.
- theconversation.com Does free-to-air TV really need gambling ads to survive?
The argument that we need to protect sports gambling ads to look after the interests of giant media brands has little merit. Losing this revenue would hurt, but the industry would be able to adapt.
- theconversation.com Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?
Some moral frameworks tell us lying is bad. But what if telling someone with dementia the truth could cause them trauma or other harms?
- www.e-ir.info Are ‘Climate Refugees’ Compatible with the 1951 Refugee Convention?
The 1951 Refugee Convention's limitations are increasingly evident as climate change drives displacement, necessitating broader legal frameworks for protection.
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The company that thinks it can succeed where Lime failed.
restofworld.org The company that thinks it can succeed where Lime failedRussia’s Whoosh launched in Brazil last year, and plans to expand across the country by 2026.
- theconversation.com The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world?
On the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the world still witnesses brutal and illegal violations of the rules of war. Only greater collective responsibility will improve the situation.
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The future of palm oil hangs in the balance.
360info.org The future of palm oil hangs in the balance - 360Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry. Palm oil — a versatile and widely used, although sometimes criticised, product — stands at a critical crossroads. The European Union’s new deforestation regulations threaten th...
- www.fairobserver.com Is the Search for Justice Futile in Today’s Tyrannical Climate?
Governments and politicians ignore aggrieved citizens. Corporations abuse employees and customers on a colossal scale.
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The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme.
theconversation.com The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi schemeMany countries are enacting measures to counter population decline, but manipulating fertility is an inefficient means of solving social, economic and environmental problems.
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Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back.
theconversation.com Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky backLight pollution is a relatively new problem. Simple solutions can fix it.
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Lonely extroverts, happy hermits: why being alone isn’t the same as being lonely – and why it matters.
theconversation.com Lonely extroverts, happy hermits: why being alone isn’t the same as being lonely – and why it mattersWe found physical isolation, represented by the number of lockdown days, did not significantly affect loneliness.
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Why Katy Perry’s attempt at satire in ‘Women’s World’ missed the mark.
theconversation.com Why Katy Perry’s attempt at satire in ‘Women’s World’ missed the markRather than offering authenticity and inviting her fans into her life, Katy Perry’s latest single reproduces and in fact exaggerates the same persona that fuelled her earlier success.
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Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban.
360info.org Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban - 360Indonesia’s online gambling problem is huge. Four million people lost more than $US20 billion in 2023 and 80,000 of them were under 10. Indonesians lost an estimated $US20 billion (Rp327 trillion) gambling online in 2023. Of the 4 million online gamblers in the archipelago, more than 440,000 are bet...
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Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face.
theconversation.com Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they facePharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson as well as smaller startups are investing in psychedelic drug development, and both are pursuing FDA approval for their patented psilocybin formulations.
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Rape myths can affect jurors’ perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to change.
theconversation.com Rape myths can affect jurors’ perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to changeA study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
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Philosophy is crucial in the age of AI.
theconversation.com Philosophy is crucial in the age of AIPhilosophy has been instrumental to AI since its inception.
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Inside the dark world of dognapping.
theconversation.com Inside the dark world of dognappingMany jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
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How the Olympics opening ceremony triggered a debate on ‘woke ideology’ in France.
theconversation.com How the Olympics opening ceremony triggered a debate on ‘woke ideology’ in FranceEven though France organised the opening ceremony, the country is not immune to the culture war.
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Age-gap relationships between Millennial women and Gen Z men are on the rise.
theconversation.com Age-gap relationships between Millennial women and Gen Z men are on the riseAge-gap relationships may be paving the way to a more equitable and mutually satisfying future for relationships of all kinds.
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Retirement as we know it is ending – it’s time to rethink the idea of working age.
theconversation.com Retirement as we know it is ending – it’s time to rethink the idea of working ageAs a measure of economic contribution, age is a blunt instrument that should be considered alongside a raft of other factors.
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Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in Nevada.
theconversation.com Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in NevadaEven the most careful trust planning is no substitute for family harmony.
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Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategies.
theconversation.com Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategiesLibrary scientists offer tips and tricks to figure out if a particular online news article is reliable or fake.
- theconversation.com Paris 2024 Olympics: is open-water swimming in the Seine safe?
The Seine river has been closed to bathers for a century. Is it ready for the Olympic Games?
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Outside the Box: The Hardening Truth about Soft Power.
www.fairobserver.com Outside the Box: The Hardening Truth about Soft PowerIn “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” This past week, I shared with the chatbot my belief that Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, punctuated by numerous standing ovations, further damaged the standing of the US across the globe.
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5 growing threats to academic freedom.
theconversation.com 5 growing threats to academic freedomFrom educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.
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What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice.
theconversation.com What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practiceWhat makes a relationship last when feelings fade or circumstances change? Can you force yourself to love someone you hate or don’t care about?
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Has Nasa found evidence of ancient life of Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery.
theconversation.com Has Nasa found evidence of ancient life of Mars? An expert examines the latest discoveryThe find has excited scientists, but other explanations are possible.
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What to do if you are threatened with a SLAPP lawsuit.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com What to do if you are threatened with a SLAPP lawsuitBeing sued for libel can be scary – but don’t panic
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Social media can hamper teenagers figuring out who they want to be. Banning it until 16 is a good idea.
theconversation.com Social media can hamper teenagers figuring out who they want to be. Banning it until 16 is a good ideaAge 13 to 16 is an important time for the development of a young person’s identity. This process is complicated by social media.