Six social movements the world can learn from By: Amanda Coletta , Nick Dagostino , / 18 June, 2015 These digitally empowered campaigns provide guidelines for making change.
Why the Islamic State actually stinks at social media By: Max Abrahms , / 20 April, 2015 The conventional wisdom is that ISIS has managed to become so successful largely because of its social media prowess. The conventional wisdom is wrong.
Book launch webcast: Disruptive Power: The Crisis of the State in the Digital Age By: OpenCanada Staff , / 24 March, 2015 Watch Tuesday’s NYC launch of new book by OpenCanada editor-in-chief Taylor Owen.
In search of better data security? It’s not where, but how By: Mirko Hohmann , / 27 February, 2015 In the wake of Snowden, governments scrambled to secure their data by regaining “technological sovereignty”. That approach misses the point.
Five ways to fight ISIS online By: Kyle Matthews , / 24 February, 2015 Combating extremism requires more than military might. A digital strategy is key, but needs government, the private sector and NGOs to get onboard.
The Disastrous Privacy Consequences of Bill C-51 By: Michael Geist , / 19 February, 2015 The Conservative’s new anti-terrorism bill would lead to a massive expansion in sharing personal information across the government. By Michael Geist.
Crime in a time of connectivity By: Eva Salinas , / 18 February, 2015 Silicon Valley is great at selling the benefits of technology. But ‘techno-optimist’ Marc Goodman says before we wire the world, we need to secure it.
The rise of cyber cartels and digital gangs By: Robert Muggah , / 2 February, 2015 How drug cartels and gangs are expanding their power, prestige and profits in cyberspace. By Robert Muggah.
Are smart cities a bright idea for the Global South? By: Robert Muggah , / 20 November, 2014 Robert Muggah looks at what makes a city ‘smart’ and how they can exacerbate — rather than diminish — economic divides around the world.
Harnessing People Power By: Alia Dharssi , / 3 November, 2014 An interview with Avaaz co-founder Ricken Patel about democracy, the internet and creating change.