SSRC Media, Technology, & Politics

Teens share for laughs, not accuracy—but empathy could change that. @johnnycho0127 explores how social-emotional learning can shift teens from mindless online sharing to mindful digital participation. Read on MediaWell: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-revie…

Connective Action and the Rise of the Far-Right: Platforms, Politics, and the Crisis of Democracy is now available open access via @OUPAcademic. Explore how digital networks and political institutions intersect in today’s democratic crisis. 🔗 academic.oup.com/book/60493

🌎How we talk about climate change matters. To move people from eco-anxiety to action, climate reporting needs to be local, solutions-focused, and lifestyle-aware. Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/three…

Open call for scholars and educators: Using @SSRC_mtp's Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us. mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/open-…

This volume emerged from SSRC-convened workshops, The Conservative Dilemma, bringing together scholars to explore the digital and institutional roots of today’s democratic crisis. Thank you to @knightfdn for their support. 🔗 ssrc.org/programs/media…

📢 New open access volume: "Connective Action and the Rise of the Far-Right" explores how digital platforms and political structures converge to threaten democracy. Read via @OUPAcademic: global.oup.com/academic/produ…

What shapes our digital world, and how can we change it? This year’s #MediaWell book roundup explores who controls the narrative, how systems were built, and what it takes to build a more just and trustworthy digital future.

Navigating tough conversations online isn’t easy. The first version of the Toolkit for Trust, from Discourse Labs and SSRC’s MediaWell, shares research-based strategies to help you engage, listen, and connect with care.

Looking for your next great read on tech, AI, and power? This #MediaWell book roundup explores influence, governance, and activism in the digital age. Plus a sneak peek at 2025’s must-reads! Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/shapi…

Struggling with tough online conversations? The ARTT framework offers research-backed strategies to build trust and navigate misinformation. Learn how to answer, "What do I say, and how do I say it?" Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-revie…

Civil society in the Global Majority is leading bold new approaches to counter-disinformation, prioritizing resilience, accountability, and creativity. Learn more in this article by @jonathan_c_ong and Dean Jackson: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/the-g…

What can South-to-South knowledge exchange contribute to Tech and Democracy research? What are divergence points between Global North & South tech justice advocacies? How are so-called global “whole-of-society” coalitions extractive of “local partners”? New study @GloTechLab 1/6

📸 The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology recognizes students using visual methods to explore social phenomena. Apply now to showcase your work! Learn more: racheltanurmemorialprize.ssrc.org/the-award/

The panel, hosted by @EthanZ, will feature report authors @jonathan_c_ong, @marceloufsj, and @raquelrecueroen

Join us on November 20th for the virtual launch event of @UMassAmherst's GloTech Lab report, Custom Built / Feito Sob Medida: Reforming Tech and Democracy Programs for the Global Majority. Register here: ssrc.org/events/reformi…

Very happy to announce that @A__W______O and @mozilla have launched our report on researcher access to closed foundation models, written by @mathver and I!✍️ Check out the blog and full research here: blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/unl…

Dive into "Digital Unsettling: Decoloniality and Dispossession in the Age of Social Media" with authors @4digitaldignity & @GabrielDattatre in this #MediaWell book interview! 📚 Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/digit…

Check out the new @techpolicypress podcast episode, convened at the SSRC, featuring @cjtenove, @jonathan_c_ong, @shannimcg with @justinhendrix, discussing how social media and generative AI are influencing elections. Listen here: techpolicy.press/platforms-and-…

Key insights from the Data Fluencies Project’s latest workshop on AI policy and data politics are now available. Check out the highlights: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/navig…

Curious about how well governments and social media companies are safeguarding democracy? Join #SSRC and @techpolicypress for a deep dive into the global impact of digital platforms on elections — register now: ssrc.org/events/platfor…