In recent decades, the diffusion of information technologies to a wide variety of audiences and the associated possibilities for data collection have contributed to the development of new forms of surveillance. Mass surveillance, conceived in its highly vertical form, is now superimposed on interpersonal, participatory surveillance, in which everyone becomes both observed and observer. Adolescents […] … learn more→

Ever been told not to repeat yourself in your writing? Or been told that repetition is a complete academic no-no? Well, that’s not entirely true. But before I explain why, I must make a slight digression. Bear with me. It’ll come together in just a minute. It can be helpful for academic writers to consciously […] … learn more→

What if frantically asking ChatGPT questions was less about a quest for truth and more about a need to ward off anxiety? In the digital age, are we witnessing the return of oracles? Humans faced with uncertainty need ways to ward off its potentially deleterious effects on their lives. Whether we consider this a simple […] … learn more→

Diversity, equity and inclusion, which has become the catchphrase DEI, represents a commitment to fairness and to tackling racism and exclusionary policies that limit access to resources and perpetuate injustice. The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI frame efforts toward equity and fairness as illegal, wasteful, immoral and shameful. However, unfair access to resources and opportunities remains a daily reality in […] … learn more→

● Making Coding and Artificial Intelligence (AKA) a new subject is an elitist policy. ● An overly industry-centric policy orientation risks neglecting broader educational goals. ● Instead of adding new subjects, teacher capacity development is more necessary. Last February 2025 , the Education Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment Agency of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education […] … learn more→

The world is facing a “silver tsunami” – an unprecedented ageing of the global workforce. By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the US and other developed and developing economies. Far from being a burden or representing a crisis, the ageing workforce is […] … learn more→

The Trump administration is demanding that at least 60 U.S. colleges and universities change their policies or lose out on billions of dollars in federal funding. In Harvard University’s case, the government has accused the Ivy league school – so far without providing any specific evidence – of violating some students’ civil rights by allowing other students to engage […] … learn more→

At his inauguration on January 20, 2025, Trump affirmed his desire to recreate a “new American Gilded Age.” A few days later, he made this unexpected reference to the period from the 1870s to the 1890s, known as the Gilded Age  : “The United States was at its richest from 1870 to 1913. That’s when we were […] … learn more→

Like chatbots, new digital healthcare tools are changing patient care. Their promoters tout the assistance they provide to doctors, who can focus more on the consultation process. To ensure ethical use, humans must remain the central agent in the practice of digital medicine. Digital health tools have gradually become a part of our daily lives. […] … learn more→

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Aristotle. Understanding a phenomenon requires multiple perspectives. The more sources of information we consider, the more precise our interpretation will be and the greater our ability to detect hidden patterns and relationships. This is precisely what happens in electronic handwriting analysis applied to fields such as […] … learn more→