2024-10-05
Paranoia as a Working Method: Anticipating Threats in IT, Part 1
An analysis of an implementation flaw in WhatsApp's 2FA and how a paranoid approach can help identify pseudo-security features. Paranoid thinking reveals the importance of going beyond standard patterns to avoid the pitfalls of false security offered by Big Tech applications.
read more2024-07-10
A Parade of Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears Over the Media
An analysis of the hypocrisy in media protests against the EU copyright directive. Jacek Świderski, CEO of Wirtualna Polska, criticizes Google for using journalists' content while employing similar practices.
read more2024-06-07
Conspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
An analysis of Dawid Wildstein's article on conspiracy theories and manipulation in Polish politics, in the context of the propaganda war between PiS and PO.
read more2024-05-21
Crazy Conspiracy Theories in the 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate Elections
The 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate elections brought numerous conspiracy theories and disinformation, mostly propagated by Confederation candidates. Here's a catalog of the most remarkable cases.
read more2024-03-04
Activism in the Shadow of Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias
Discover how cognitive biases and confirmation bias affect social activism. This article sheds light on the challenges faced by activists in the digital age, analyzing the case of Adam Pustelnik and emphasizing the importance of accurate information interpretation in the fight against disinformation.
read more2024-01-14
Google Index as a Digital Palimpsest - The Disappearance of Information on the Internet
I tackle the issue of digital content disappearance. Inspired by the concept of a palimpsest, I analyze how digital layers of information are successively replaced and how important contents can vanish from our digital world. The article uncovers the secrets of Google's algorithms, shedding light on their impact on the availability and visibility of information online.
read more2023-12-04
Between Fact and Opinion: The Role of the FSB in the 1999 Apartment Block Bombings
In this article, I undertake an amateur analysis and engage in a debate with the theses presented by Adam Majchrzak from demagog.org.pl regarding the theories about the bombings in Russia in 1999. I focus on the challenges associated with information analysis, presenting arguments for and against classifying this theory as a conspiracy. Can we indeed dismiss this theory as incredible, or should we seek deeper reasons for its disavowal? I aim to draw attention to the complex boundary between confirmed fact and interpretation in the world of fact-checking and information analysis, as well as the consequences that interpretative choices lead to.
read more2023-11-26
Between Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
In this article, I address the topic of content generation by artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing market and, more broadly, on the quality of information available to readers. I present concerns about the quality and authenticity of AI-generated content in the context of disinformation and potential spam.
read more2023-11-09
Conspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
An analysis of the conspiracy theory related to the Hamas attack in Israel and its political implications for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Who benefited, and how paranoid thinking evolves.
read more2023-11-03
AI in Service of Conspiracy Theories and Paranoid Thinking
An analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence on SEO, content generation, and the potential risks associated with the spread of conspiracy theories and manipulation.
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