Covid-19 is a threat not just to our health, but our democracy
Researcher finds a mathematical pattern in human conflict using data science
A Columbian College of Arts and Sciences professor used computational modeling to prove that human conflicts throughout history have a hidden pattern—a breakthrough that came to him while watching his son play video games.
Meet the Physicist Predicting When Online Hate Will Turn to Real-World Violence
The same principles that govern jostling molecules might also apply to groups of humans.
How One City Hopes Language Monitoring Can Help It Defeat Hate
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has the state’s worst record for racially motivated incidents. Now the city has called in the experts to monitor what is being said—and perhaps turn things around.
Grimes Prophesied The End Of Human Art
The artist formerly known as Grimes (whose legal name is now c, as in the speed of light) was a guest on theoretical physicist / astrophysicist Sean Carrol’s podcast Mindscape.
Former Extremist Teams Up With Facebook To Help Users Avoid The Recruitment ‘Rabbit Hole’
The world’s largest social media platform will target Australians who search for specific words and terms linked to violent extremism in an effort to combat terrorism and hate organisations
Former Extremist Teams Up With Facebook To Help Users Avoid The Recruitment ‘Rabbit Hole’
The world’s largest social media platform will target Australians who search for specific words and terms linked to violent extremism in an effort to combat terrorism and hate organizations.
Slaying The Online Hate Hydra Requires Cunning And Agility
How Online Hate Speech Spreads Around The Globe
A team of researchers put together the first global map for online hate and suggests new strategies for social media companies.
Online Hate Report Sheds Light On Prevalence Of Social Media Hate
A recent report analyzes how hate communities on Facebook and VKontakte form, flourish and adapt despite social media organizations trying to snuff them out.