Terry Flew

Oct 15, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Terry Flew

It was claimed the internet would overcome the domination of traditional media by few players as it was easy for new providers to use an existing network to create content for global audiences. A recent study of media concentration in Australia finds this has not been the case. The Global Media and Internet Concentration Project (GMICP) Report found the majority of Australia’s media, internet and communication markets are moderately to highly concentrated.

May 9, 2024 | eastmojo.com | Terry Flew

The Australian government’s battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm? Over three days in April, Australia’s delicate social media ecosystem was blown apart. Don't miss out on in-depth & unbiased stories from Northeast India. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for free. Opt out or contact us anytime.

May 6, 2024 | medium.com | Terry Flew

I will conclude with two recent reflections on AI and the world it is creating from an arts and humanities perspective. The first is from Steve Fuller's recent book Back to the University's Future: The Second Coming of Humboldt. Fuller is a philosopher of science and self-described "social epistemologist", whose long-term project has been concerned with the democratization of knowledge, or the 'demystification of cognitive authority'.

May 6, 2024 | medium.com | Terry Flew

Citing Ayn Rand and the CCP may not have inspired you to believe that arts and humanities are having much sway over the development of AI and other digital technologies. In fact, it may suggest the opposite, that critical thinking has been completely absorbed into the techno-capitalist machine.

Apr 30, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Terry Flew

Over three days in April, Australia’s delicate social media ecosystem was blown apart. The thin line between online regulation and the circulation of disinformation unraveled. In its place now sits a new polarized debate between free speech absolutism and the safeguarding of users from violent content. Two stabbing attacks in Sydney — including one that was live-streamed — narrowed the focus on the significant role of social media platforms when public violence occurs.