An illusion of social connection that is created by para-social relationships is adding to the loneliness epidemic as well as the downfall of democracy.
Articles by DC Authors
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Iran’s Upheaval and the Test of Global Resolve
The Iranian people have never been this resolute in their objective, which is toppling the regime. The regime has already fallen in the minds of the public.
On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology
Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We are basically a populace at the mercy of humanity’s impulse to lie and create outrage.
Don’t Follow the True Believers of Fascism
I’m not ready to give up my vote for the ambitions of these Silicon Valley self aggrandised geeks any time soon. I would encourage you to keep an eye on them because they are definitely keeping an eye on you.
Is Australia or the USA More Antisemitic? A Data Challenge.
This is your mission, should you accept: Where is antisemitism worse – the USA or Australia? Suggested paths of enquiry: google engrams of headlines, twitter polls, Pew etc., media coverage and the like.
The Quick Fall Into American Fascism
This flirting with fascism isn’t wise or pretty. I believe it’s the current political pursuit of the technocrats of which many are multi-billionaires, industrialists, security contractors and others.
How the U.S. and the U.K. Frame Religion Differently
Watching the news in both countries, I have realised that the media does more than just report reality; it constructs facts from opinion and instructs audiences what is acceptable to believe publicly.
The Capture of Venezuela’s President and the Crisis of Democratic Norms
Even when a leader is accused of serious crimes, international law does not permit a foreign power to act as police, prosecutor, and jailer simultaneously.
Why Is Socialism Treated as a Threat in the West
Socialism does not need to be embraced without critique but should be permitted the breathing space to be debated with integrity rather than instantaneous dismissal. Without that openness, democracy risks becoming a carefully managed performance.
An Intelligent Decision: Engaging the Greens and the Progressive Democrats
The Republican Party and corporate American take over of the Democratic Party obviously is the issue. This duality has been the source of our nation’s suffering at least since 1980 and ‘the Gippers’ rise to power.