Digital Tools, Democracy, and Activism
It’s becoming ever clearer that democracy as we know it is more fragile than…
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The Slavery Supported by That Device in Your Pocket
When I look at my phone I think about slavery. I think about modern-day…
How Tech Companies Have Responded to Covid-19
Most big tech companies have reacted well to Covid-19 – or at least that’s…
Ethical Job Sites for Freelancers
I write words. For money. Being a freelancer can often be as simple as…
Ethical Remote-Working Tools During Lockdown
In March 2020, companies around the world suddenly realised that large numbers of employees…
The Pros and Cons of Emerging Communication Technologies
To give this intro a topical slant, consider COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus;…
The Human Cost of Our Phones
2019 was another year of “techlash,” of outrage against social media’s continued spread of…
What Are the Best Ethical Alternatives to Medium?
Medium, an online publishing platform launched in 2012, is fairly well known in the…
Smartphone Savvy: How to Buy a New Mobile Without It Costing the Earth
According to Ofcom, 78% of us use a smartphone in the UK, that percentage…
What Is Ethical Hacking and Why Is It Important?
‘Ethical hacking’ seems like a misnomer. Hacking into somebody’s account or service doesn’t seem…