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Welcome to Talk Back, a blog by @mahcomdev M.A. students exploring the intersection of activism, development, and digital media and technologies. Join us!

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New post alert! Blogger Sam looks at memes in digital activism.@CoffeeoverData @decolonline @ddd2021ddd @mahcomdev #digitalactivism wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…

What would digital activism be without the meme? - Talk Back

In this post, I’ll be looking at the power of memes in digital activism. I’ll dive into their significance as a vehicle for political expression and participation, or in the parlance of Stuart Hall...

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Education Misinformation Platform capitalism @EgSophie shares her thoughts on activism and digital technology with Talk Back: wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…

Activism, digital, and development - reflections from Sophie Ellman-Golan - Talk Back

In an interview with Talk Back, Activism, Sophie Ellman-Golan shares her thoughts on the intersection of activism, digital and development.

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New post alert! Talk Back looks at how activists use social media to subvert authorites @CoffeeoverData @decolonline @ddd2021ddd @mahcomdev #digitalactivism wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…

Social Movements: Attention is Oxygen - Talk Back

One man’s self immolation due to abuse by regime forces was the deciding factor that led to a series of protests that culminated in an uprising that eventually led to the flight and removal of a...

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New post alert! Blogger Mercy is back with part 2 of her series on opportunities for activism in technology and networks. @CoffeeoverData @decolonline @ddd2021ddd @mahcomdev #digitalactivism wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…

Activism: seeing opportunity in technology and networks – part 2 - Talk Back

In the first part of this post, I discussed how Martin Luther took advantage of the communication technology of his time, the printing press, to advance his cause in the Reformation era. This was...

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Is development just a form of neo-colonialism? 📢 Join the conversation!🗯️ #ict4d #com4dev @mahcomdev
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Check out our shout out to this online archive of bottom-up ICT projects within the broader sectors of digital activism and development. bit.ly/3jqRny6 #ICT #socialchange #digitalactivism #digitalarchive
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Check out a new podcast over at @ddd2021ddd! Getting into the future of digital cooperation at the #UNGA76
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Digital cooperation, the future of work and many other digitally related topics were part of world leaders speeches at the 76th UN General Assembly at the end of September. Our team of bloggers decided to discuss the most recurrent topics in a PODCAST: bit.ly/3CtkJ6o
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A very interesting discussion happening over at the @CoffeeoverData blog! Check it out. #datafiedworld
CoffeeOverData | chit-chatting about the future (@CoffeeoverData) profile pictureCoffeeOverData | chit-chatting about the future@CoffeeoverData29 Oct 2021
Here at Coffee over Data, we always welcome a good debate!😎 Because of this, we want to welcome our first round table discussion. Watch the video & join us discussing how to navigate this #datafied world. Any idea out there? @mahcomdev wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group10/2…

Round Table Discussion Part 1 - Coffee over data

In our round table discussion, our writers talk about different topics related to technology, data, and datafication. We hope you enjoy!

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The simple truth is that when you become part of a community, you are expected to give away some of your rights to create a more equal environment. Talia takes a moment to reflect over #privacy, #moraleconomy &much more in her new post #PandoraPapers wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group10/2…
The Pandora Papers: Why do they matter? - Coffee over data

The Pandora Papers: Why do they matter? - Coffee over data

In this article, Talia addresses the issues surrounding the Pandora Papers and their connection to ethics, privacy, and community.

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The Facebook algorithm discussion is hot, but algorithm is not the only to blame / we need to find alternatives: wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group8/20…

Countering the extremist narrative, how social listening could help. - Big Data - Challenges or...

Covid-19; Social Listening; Extremism; Big Data; Development

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New post alert! ☑️ Do you ever wonder how much of an impact you make when you reach others online? Check out our last blog and tell us your thoughts! 💬 @mahcomdev #ICT #NewMedia #Technology #Connections wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group7/20…
Understanding Intent - A closer look at our connections - Decolonline

Understanding Intent - A closer look at our connections - Decolonline

The growth of Information and Communications Technologies  (ICTs) throughout the world is undeniable. They have transformed the way we live as they are central to the way people connect today. We can...

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Do large numbers of protestors or thousands of followers mean that activism is successful? Join our discussion on measuring the success of activism: wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…
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What's the role of #digital technology in social change? wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…
Digital activism: A prerequisite for social change? - Talk Back

Digital activism: A prerequisite for social change? - Talk Back

On Friday 24 September 2021, at Gustav Adolfs Torg, a cobbled square in the centre of Gothenburg used as a meeting point for demonstrations, I stood amongst a crowd of people of all ages, with dance...

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What we're reading! #activism #socialmovements - @zeynep @safiyanoble @sjjphd @moyazb @foucaultwelles
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How do we measure the success of #activism in a digital age? One of our bloggers tackles the question in a new post: wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20…

How do we measure the “success” of activism in a digitally networked era? - Talk Back

How do we measure the success (or failure) of activism or social movements? I propose a few angles to tackle this question.

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Is hashtagh activism nothing more than performative activism? 📢 Join the conversation!🗯️
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New post alert! What do sewing and discursive activism have in common? Our blogger draws the links below... wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group6/20… @CoffeeoverData @decolonline @mahcomdev

Hobbies and hashtags: Discursive activism in online communities - Talk Back

About 4 years ago I purchased a sewing machine. I had for a long time thought of sewing as an old-fashioned skill, which was out of sync with my idea of modern womanhood. But then I found myself...

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Please a big 👏for Michela! She's definitely that type of no-sugar coffee-drinking person & always uses the moka. She'll speaks about lack of #diversity and representation of marginalized communities when it comes to #technology. wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group10/2…
Coffee over data writers: Introducing Michela - Coffee over data

Coffee over data writers: Introducing Michela - Coffee over data

Michela introduces herself to the Coffee over Data readership. She also gives us a few tips on interesting online sources.

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When his mom tells him that he is addicted to coffee, he always says: ‘Its not a phase mom, Its a lifestyle'😎 Please find out more about our blogger Hamzah in his intro post. Follow his journey in the next weeks for some fun drama revolving around #data wpmu.mau.se/nmict21group10/2…
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