Below the Line: The Structural Violence of News Comment Sections
Comment sections are designed – both algorithmically and editorially – to reward anger, blame, and divisive language. This erodes civic trust, reduces democratic participation, and fosters cynicism towards both media institutions and social solidarity.
The Crowd and the Cloud: Death of Expertise in the Digital Age
An in-depth sociological analysis of the erosion of trust in expertise, exploring how digital platforms, cultural individualism, and institutional failures have reshaped public understanding of knowledge and authority.
From Blocks to Bureaucracy: What Can Minecraft Tell Us About Society?
Discover how Minecraft serves as a virtual experiment in social organisation, governance, and economic structures. Explore sociological theories, digital governance trends, and the future of virtual societies.
Deepfake Pornography: Power, Consent, and Digital Ethics
An in-depth sociological analysis of deepfake pornography, exploring its ethical implications, power dynamics, consent, and digital exploitation through feminist and media theories.
Karl Marx: Misunderstood, Not a Bogeyman
Karl Marx is one of the most polarising thinkers in modern history. Depending on whom you ask, he is either a prophet of workers' liberation or the architect of totalitarian nightmares. The media often presents Marx as a bogeyman—a figure...