The purpose of this column is to highlight the influence of social networking platforms on society. In particular on the way in which the outbreak of measles can be blamed on to misinformation that is spread on these platforms.
The Global Compact for Migration has "evidence-based public discourse" as one of its objectives. Remarkably, this requirement has led to huge controversy. Are we moving towards a fact-free open society?
Biometric data plays a huge role in our everyday lives. We use it to unlock our phones, for bank payments, memberships and travelling. But do we ever think about risks connected to our biometric privacy?
Daan Rutten reageert op zijn recensent. Niet om de recensent te beïnvloeden, dat zou niet chic zijn, wel om het debat over literatuurwetenschap te verdiepen.
Wetenschappers die ervan uit gaan dat wat ze doen strikt objectief is zondigen tegen de visie van degene die ze vaak inroepen als autoriteit voor dat standpunt.
