2024-11-12
AI Series: The final warning – AI's Self-Reflection on Its own development
In this series of articles about AI, we begin with a chilling manifesto generated by artificial intelligence itself. This unprecedented insight reveals how AI perceives its potential threat to humanity. This is a manifesto that will resonate with readers and prompt them to reflect on the future of technology and its impact on our lives. Is it an aimless pseudo-tool or a dangerous technology...
read more2024-11-07
Project 2025: How Trump and MAGA may reshape American climate policy
An analysis of the assumptions of Project 2025, prepared by the Heritage Foundation and conservative political circles, and their potential impact on American federal institutions and climate policy after Donald Trump's victory. I focus on changes in key agencies that could affect the fight against climate change and the geopolitical implications of limiting USAID's role, which could strengthen the influence of Russia and China.
read more2024-10-27
Between Censorship and Freedom: DSA and the Moderation Dilemma in the Internet
Reflection on the challenges of moderation and disinformation in the age of DSA, which is stirring controversy and is itself a target of disinformation. An analysis of potential censorship risks online and proposals for a tagging-based approach rather than content removal.
read more2024-10-05
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.
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