Exploring the Darknet in Five Easy Questions
We caught up with Martin Dittus to find out some basics about darknet markets, and why they’re interesting to study …
Digital platforms are governing systems—so it’s time we examined them in more detail
It’s important that we take a multi-perspective view of the role of digital platforms in contemporary society …
Design ethics for gender-based violence and safety technologies
Sharing instructive primers for developers interested in creating technologies for those affected by gender-based violence …
Considering the Taylor Review: Ways Forward for the Gig Economy
The review assesses changes in labour markets and employment practices, and proposes policy solutions …
Open government policies are spreading across Europe—but what are the expected benefits?
Mapping out the different meanings of open government, and how it is framed by different national governments …
Cyberbullying is far less prevalent than offline bullying, but still needs addressing
Interventions to address cyberbullying will only be effective if they also consider the dynamics of traditional forms of bullying …
Does Twitter now set the news agenda?
Matthew A. Shapiro and Libby Hemphill examine the extent to which he traditional media is influenced by politicians’ Twitter posts …
How policy makers can extract meaningful public opinion data from social media to inform their actions
Examining how the information available on social media can support the actions of politicians and bureaucrats along the policy cycle …
We should pay more attention to the role of gender in Islamist radicalisation
Understanding how men and women become violent radicals, and the differences there might be between them, has never been more important …
