The Parity of Esteem and the Media
Those who know the author of this blog, know well their love of fantasy author, Sir Terry Pratchett. His Discworld series has, since its inception, covered social issues which are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them. From his support for Trans communities to the ‘Vimes Boot Index’, made famous recently by…
The Online Safety Bill
In 2019, then Prime Minister, Theresa May, introduced the Online Harms White Paper. Arguing that in order for the UK to become a world leading example of safety on the internet, the paper went on to state that a new regulatory framework was required for the new digital economy. The Draft Online Safety bill was…
The Anonymous Collective – A Profile
Whenever hackers come to the attention of the public, it is the collective known as “Anonymous” which first springs to mind. But who are they, what do they do? Anonymous, are a high-profile example of a “digital counter-public”. Whereas a “counter-public”, as defined by Habermas, is created to challenge mainstream thinking, usually through direct action…
The Dark Web – A Necessary Evil?
In recent years, public awareness of the nefarious side of the Internet has significantly increased. However, much of that awareness comes from a distorted view of what the deep web and the dark web actually is, and what it is used for. Before we begin it is worth stating the differences between the deep web…
Disinformation in the Digital Age
With the war in Ukraine dominating both traditional and digital media, there has been an influx of disinformation flooding the lives of people around the world. But what is disinformation? Is it a new phenomenon, and how do we combat it? In order to do this, it is worth first examining differences between misinformation and…
Hello and Welcome to LB Criminology
This blog is the result of my studies in Criminology at De Montfort University and is primarily designed to provide a platform for my thoughts on various criminological issues that affect our lives in the 21st century. Areas that this blog will cover will include, but not be limited to, extremism, digital criminology, media representations…
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