Narrative
When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters
When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters The way wars are referred to can signal the speaker’s perspective on who is responsible for the fighting and, therefore, to blame for the death and destruction that follows. Research has shown that scholars use different language […]
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Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South
Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South Nottoway Plantation, one of over 300 plantation sites in the US, was destroyed by fire in May 2025, sparking a debate about how to remember its painful history and the role of tourism in shaping that narrative. The site’s owner plans to […]
✈️ Travel
Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7
Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7 A recent study on Jewish undergraduate attitudes found that many students are conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged, and uncertain about their views on the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on American campuses. The study identified six categories of Jewish student opinions: “Affirmed” (strongly supportive […]
🏛️ Politics
Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns
Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns AI-powered tools are being developed to detect disinformation campaigns that use narrative tactics to manipulate public opinion, particularly on social media platforms. The key to effective disinformation detection lies in understanding narrative structures, personas, timelines, and cultural references, which AI can analyze to identify […]
💻 Technology
5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed
5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the media narrative has shifted from focusing on violence and lawlessness to reflecting on the meaning and substance of the protests that followed. The initial coverage of Floyd’s death […]
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