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The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
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Human rights Day: 70 years on, activists, movements face an uphill battle
Seventy years ago, the then 58 members of the United Nations adopted its first two fundamental frameworks at the General Assembly in Paris
 "Human rights Day: 70 years on, activists, movements face an uphill battle")
Three ways Facebook, other social media companies could clean up their acts
A more significant change social media companies could make would be to introduce democratic oversight of how they collect and use people's data
 "Three ways Facebook, other social media companies could clean up their acts")
Why Apple is no longer a byword for innovation - just ask the markets
In the past two months Apple shares have lost more than quarter of their value
 "Why Apple is no longer a byword for innovation - just ask the markets")
What lies at the core of Cricket Australia's culture problem?
Cricket Australia's still doesn't think fans are stakeholders in the game
 "What lies at the core of Cricket Australia's culture problem?")
Capitalism responsible for dwindling wildlife populations, not 'humanity'
The WWF report chooses "humanity" as its unit of analysis, and this totalising language is eagerly picked up by the press
 "Capitalism responsible for dwindling wildlife populations, not 'humanity'")
Building green, sustainable infrastructure may not help with inequality
Green gentrification studies suggest sustainable developments may raise the prices of property nearby
Data science boom: 5 projects that are harnessing big data for good
When used ethically, big data can help solve some of society's most difficult social and environmental problems
Amazon's sexist hiring algorithm could still be better than a human
Although Amazon is at the forefront of AI technology, the company couldn't find a way to make its algorithm gender-neutral
 "Amazon's sexist hiring algorithm could still be better than a human")
As she hangs her boots, Angela Merkel has left her mark at home and abroad
An enormously popular leader at her peak, in recent state elections it became all too clear that Merkel had become an electoral liability for her party
 "As she hangs her boots, Angela Merkel has left her mark at home and abroad")
Theresa May risks losing vital British Indian votes and here's why
This entrepreneurial spirit is more readily associated with voting Conservative than Labour - or at least, so the party would claim
Has news media suffered due to FB allegedly exaggerating its video metrics?
A digital native media company in New Zealand, recently posted a story with an analysis of the Facebook's impact, saying that its fake video statistics 'smashed New Zealand journalism'
 "Has news media suffered due to FB allegedly exaggerating its video metrics?")
Mental health to trauma, what are the unimaginable costs of sexual assault?
Economists measure the cost of health and mental health care and days of productivity lost
Narcotics trafficking, violence, poverty leading migrant caravans to US?
Why does the migrant caravan exist? And how did it come to be?
 "Narcotics trafficking, violence, poverty leading migrant caravans to US?")
Should morals be a part of economics? Here's what principles, experts say
In his new book, economics professor Paul Collier has set out an 'alternative in which the means are infused with a moral purpose'
 "Should morals be a part of economics? Here's what principles, experts say")
Right to be forgotten: How to protect privacy in times of blockchain
At its core, blockchain is a database that is jointly managed by a distributed set of participants
How fake news about Katla volcano eruption could put lives at risk
Over the past 1,100 years, Katla has erupted at least 21 times - an average of around once every 50 years or so
 "How fake news about Katla volcano eruption could put lives at risk")
Five unspoken truths about body shaming, weight stigma in the society
Here are five shocking facts about weight stigma that you may not have been aware of
 "Five unspoken truths about body shaming, weight stigma in the society")
'Holidaying at home': Is VR technology really a substitute for travel?
As virtual reality technology improves, it creates new opportunities for travellers seeking new experiences
Is there a place for heroes like Neil Armstrong in the US of today's era?
Though he did some advertising campaigns for Chrysler and a few other firms, Armstrong mostly kept a low profile
 "Is there a place for heroes like Neil Armstrong in the US of today's era?")
All eyes on upcoming Trump-Xi G20 meet as US-China trade tensions intensify
Adding to trade and other tensions between the US and China are the issues of currency valuations, and a Chinese trade surplus