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Three Recommendations for Effective Climate Communication – MediaWell

🌎 How we talk about climate change matters. To move people from eco-anxiety to action, climate reporting needs to be local, solutions-focused, and lifestyle-aware. Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/thr...

02.07.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MediaWell’s Digital Information Syllabus Builder
Using MediaWell’s Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us.
Indicate interest by July 14
Submit a syllabus by August 11 
 Our email: mediawell@ssrc.org

Open Call MediaWell’s Digital Information Syllabus Builder Using MediaWell’s Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us. Indicate interest by July 14 Submit a syllabus by August 11 Our email: mediawell@ssrc.org

Open call for scholars and educators:
Using @ssrcmtp.bsky.social's Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us.

mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/ope...

18.06.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What shapes our digital world, and how can we change it? This year’s #MediaWell book roundup explores who controls the narrative, how systems were built, and what it takes to build a more just and trustworthy digital future.

14.05.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Navigating tough conversations online isn’t easy. The first version of the Toolkit for Trust, from Discourse Labs and SSRC’s MediaWell, shares research-based strategies to help you engage, listen, and connect with care.

28.04.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shaping the Digital World: Key Reads on Influence, Power, and AI – MediaWell

Looking for your next great read on tech, AI, and power? This #MediaWell book roundup explores influence, governance, and activism in the digital age. Plus a sneak peek at 2025’s must-reads! Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/sha...

02.04.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Toolkit for Trust: Strategies for Better Online Communication – MediaWell

Struggling with tough online conversations? The ARTT framework offers research-backed strategies to build trust and navigate misinformation. Learn how to answer, "What do I say, and how do I say it?" Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...

26.02.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Global Majority Has its Own Counter-Disinformation Agenda – MediaWell

Civil society in the Global Majority is leading bold new approaches to counter-disinformation, prioritizing resilience, accountability, and creativity. Learn more in this article by @joncong.bsky.social and @dwj88.bsky.social : mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/the...

15.01.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why We Fight for Fractured Truths – How Misinformation Fuels Political Violence in Democracies – MediaWell

How do mis- and disinformation fuel political violence in democracies? From polarization to seditious attacks, false narratives amplify unrest and threaten stability. Explore causes, impacts, and solutions in this #MediaWell review: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...

13.01.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Award - The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize The Award Eligibility The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology is open worldwide to undergraduate and graduate students in any of the social science discipl...

πŸ“Έ The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology recognizes students using visual methods to explore social phenomena. Apply now to showcase your work! Learn more: racheltanurmemorialprize.ssrc.org/the-award/

18.11.2024 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Reforming Tech and Democracy Programs for the Global Majority Virtual Launch Event of the Study Custom Built / Feito Sob Medida How can tech and democracy programs better serve the needs and challenges of Global Majority countries? What are …

Join us on November 20th for the virtual launch event of
@umassamherst.bsky.social's GloTech Lab report, Custom Built / Feito Sob Medida: Reforming Tech and Democracy Programs for the Global Majority. Register here: www.ssrc.org/events/refor...

13.11.2024 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Beyond Deplatforming, Against the Far-Right, and Towards a Democratic Internet – MediaWell

How can we push past deplatforming to foster a democratic internet? πŸ–₯️ @reedvanschenck.bsky.social’s #MediaWell review delves into strategies to counter the far-right online. Discover the insights: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...

12.08.2024 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2023 Book Roundup: Navigating the Complexities of Our Digital Era – MediaWell

Check out the #MediaWell 2023 Book Roundup! πŸ“š Explore the complexities of our digital era with these insightful reads. Dive in here: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/202...

05.08.2024 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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