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Covid will have a lasting impact on the way we live – in good and bad ways

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We can look forward to a health hangover and continued flexi-time at work, but local businesses could be in trouble and the anti-vaxxer movement is gaining traction

by Mathew Weiss 10 March 202110 March 2021

Health

Vaccine scepticism: Words can harm us

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By stopping the spread of fake news, ordinary citizens can help us reach herd immunity

by Ian Siebörger 7 February 20217 February 2021

General

Liberal thought has a place in the era of artificial intelligence

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Because liberalism demands accountability, AI now enters into an updated social contract between individuals, their states, and AI-producing companies

by Bhaso Ndzendze and Tshilidzi Marwala 28 January 202128 January 2021

Health

Ancient ailments and current contagions

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The effects of plagues in antiquity and modern ages reveal startling similarities.

by Luke Waltham 15 November 202015 November 2020

General

At lockdown level one, Covid-19 has not been good for democracy

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Fake news and disinformation abound and mistrust means people are starting to doubt the virus even exists. This is the perfect storm for those who benefit from chaos and corruption

by Derek Davey 13 October 202013 October 2020

Business, General, Lifestyle, Media

Who’s afraid of Big Fake News: How the expert lost her voice

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By Daniel den Hollander Information is all around us. Social media platforms keep us informed of the latest developments. You would assume that this continuous access to the latest knowledge would make us smarter and more informed. Unfortunately, it has also created an explosion of fake news, conspiracy theories, and misinformation, often based on prejudice. […]

by Psychological Society of South Africa 19 June 202019 June 2020