SOCIETY
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted
Read more: THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and TargetedIn our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for ’15 minutes’ of fame and an unclear notion of security, we find ourselves at a crossroads. How much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are we willing to relinquish in exchange…
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DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the Algorithms
Read more: DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the AlgorithmsThe *Isms in the Algorithms. The promise of a more equitable society always seems just around the corner – right? We are led to believe that leadership opportunities for women will soon be abundant, Black people won’t suffer from discriminatory police practices and “Mohammed” won’t…
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Data for Survival
Read more: Data for SurvivalConcerned about the intersecting global catastrophes arising from climate-related upheaval and how policy could and should transcend profit motives to prioritise the common good. FORUM hosted a panel debate exploring the intersecting realms of activism, citizenship, health, human rights, scholarship, and technology in the pursuit…
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Powering Inequality
Read more: Powering InequalityPassionate about technological equity and human rights. Insights into the global challenges of energy access, FORUM hosted a panel debate that delved into the complex interplay between energy accessibility and socioeconomic disparities. Discussion Topics This debate explored the intersecting realms of activism, citizenship, technology and…
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The Post-Truth Era
Read more: The Post-Truth EraConcerned about the rise of disinformation and its impact on political systems worldwide. With insights into how truth fabrication was shaking the foundations of democracy. FORUM hosted this panel debate to explore the urgent challenges posed by disinformation and manipulation in the digital age. Discussion…
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Data Discrimination
Read more: Data DiscriminationThis event addressed critical issues surrounding the inherent biases in algorithms and their societal impacts. The debate focussed on the following pressing questions: The discussion was an exploration into the crossroads of human rights, scholarship and technology delving deep into the pervasive issues of discrimination and…