Essays about: "Technology and democracy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 49 essays containing the words Technology and democracy.

  1. 11. ‘As a journalist I should not be fearful’ : How democracy’s watchdogs use digital tools to mitigate threats

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Johan Orebäck; [2022]
    Keywords : Journalist Safety; Digital tools; Threat assessment; Risk Assessment; Media Affordances; Digital Security; Surveillance;

    Abstract : Journalism is an ever-changing profession that is right now getting increasingly impacted by advancements in technology. These advancements make it easier, faster, and possibly safer to conduct journalism. READ MORE

  3. 12. Information Operations & The Rising Threat in the Cyber Domain. Case Study of Finnish Governments Addressing the Cyber Threat Environment and Policies Countering Information Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Tuuli Marjaana Järvinen; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Information operations; information warfare; cyber environment; extended security; policy analysis; hybrid influence;

    Abstract : This research was inspired by two courageous Finnish women, journalist Jessikka Aro and PhD Saara Jantunen, who shined a light on Russian hostile behaviour on the Internet and started discussions about information operations nationally and internationally all over the world. Due to personally becoming a target of aggressive information campaigns, Jessikka Aro had to move abroad from her home as the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service suggested there is nothing to be done to counter the attacks or safeguard her from getting harassed online and "offline". READ MORE

  4. 13. The Tailors, Merchants, and Consumers of Misinformation. Unearthing the Patterns of Misinformation in Bangladesh.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Mohammad Mafizul Islam; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Misinformation; Disinformation; Fake News; Fact Check; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Misinformation has always existed, though research suggests that their prevalence has increased in recent years in different forms (post-truth and alternative facts, for instance). Experts claim that it is now a global phenomenon regardless of their financial condition or advanced technology. READ MORE

  5. 14. Exploring the value of open data : A case study on Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Jimmi Burgagni; Yvonne Uwamariya; [2021]
    Keywords : open data; open government; measurement model; grounded theory; PLS-SEM; financial value; social value;

    Abstract : The importance that governments put into open government data policies has increased over the last decade. However, a decreasing speed in this trend is potentially ongoing due to the objectives of these policies not being perceived as completed. READ MORE

  6. 15. Democratic participation on digital conditions : communication challenges and opportunities for collective action organizations

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper

    Author : Maja Rintala; [2021]
    Keywords : Collective action organization; collective action; affordance; communicative action; democracy; digital communication; communication technology;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how communication technology is used for creating a democratic and committed participation within collective action organizations (CAOs). This is achieved by illuminating how organizations' structure and culture relate to their communication. READ MORE