Some Articles
Owls, bureaucrats and the words we use
Media literacy is predicated on a foundation of certain criteria, without which it cannot exist. One of which is access. Not just in terms of devices, but a capacity to use it. As such, basic, [...]
Elections and social media: something to worry about?
Have you ever asked yourself about your political orientation? Do you know who to vote for in European, national or local elections? Where do you collect information to form your political opinion? No wonder all [...]
Media Literacy and Common Sense in the EU
Thomas Jefferson stated ‘’a democratic society depends on an informed and educated citizenry’’ and while he may have faced different specific issues in his time, the principal remains applicable today. The issue we are facing? [...]
Is social media encouraging the rise of Euroscepticism?
This is a very ambiguous question. So, lets break it down. In an era where European democracy is contested, the media is a key area for political actors and individuals alike to express their opinion, [...]
The fairytale of Europe
Once upon a time we had a dream, that dream was called European Union. Everything started with a fellow called Euroconstructivism. He was an orphan, and he didn’t know where he came from. He spent [...]
Beyond Parody – is satire a form of fake news?
I’ll level with you – I’m not entirely certain that flat earthers aren’t having fun at our expense. As conspiracy theories go, this one is, on the face of it, relatively harmless. It is entirely [...]