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Independent research and analysis on digital literacy, technology, AI, social media, and the forces shaping our digital world.
Analysis & Research
Independent research and analysis on digital literacy, technology, AI, social media, and the forces shaping our digital world.
Technology
You didn't wake up one day and decide to become a different person online. It happened much more quietly than that.
Technology
Once a day, deliberately go off-script. Here's why that tiny act matters more than you think.
AI
Social media is no longer just a mix of real content and obvious fakes—AI-generated videos are now blending seamlessly...
Society
I recently dove into Flynn Coleman’s A Human Algorithm: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Who We Are, and it is...
Technology
Kids spend a lot of time online. They watch videos, play games, and scroll through content. But using a device is not...
Technology
We live in the most information-rich period in human history. Within seconds, anyone with a smartphone can access more...
Technology
We don’t struggle to find information anymore — we struggle to understand it.
Society
Understanding information is no longer optional — it’s a survival skill.
AI
My name is Recep Zerk, and I authored the AI Visibility Report 2026 to address a fundamental transformation in the...
Society
We often assume that access to information automatically leads to better decisions. But that assumption no longer holds...
Technology
In today’s digital world, the ability to use technology effectively is no longer optional—it is essential. From...
AI
The digital landscape has shifted. We have moved beyond the era of simple search queries into a world of synthesized...
AI
This article explores whether artificial intelligence has made reading books unnecessary. Through a dialogue between a...
Social Media
Algorithms are often presented as neutral tools that help us discover the most relevant information online. In reality,...
AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way information is produced and shared. While it brings many benefits,...
Technology
A closer look at how algorithms influence our choices and shape human agency in 2026. Read the full report.
Social Media
The role of social media in the lives of young people has become an increasingly important topic of public discussion....
Technology
We like to believe we are the architects of our digital lives. We choose what to click, what to buy, and what to...
Technology
In 2005, a blue Volkswagen Touareg named Stanley made history by winning the DARPA Grand Challenge, navigating 132...
Society
While smartphone hardware is universal, usage is deeply cultural. From China’s all-in-one "Super-Apps" and Latin...
AI
AI can revolutionize marketing, but overreliance, poor data quality, and misinterpreted insights can lead to costly...
Technology
Influencers play a major role in shaping opinions online, but their content is not always reliable. Misinformation...
Society
Digital literacy has become an essential skill in modern life, influencing how people communicate, access services, and...
Technology
Although the internet connects billions of people across borders, online marketing is far from culturally neutral....
Society
In the information age, people have access to vast amounts of information within seconds. However, not all information...
AI
AI-generated images and videos are becoming increasingly realistic, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake....
Society
Digital platforms have transformed how people access information, communicate, and form opinions. However, these...
AI
Released in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey is widely considered one of the most influential science-fiction films in...
Technology
Digital footprints are the traces people leave through their online activities, such as searches, posts, and...