The Pope Francis puffer coat was fake – here’s a history of real papal fashion
Popes wear white to represent Christlike purity and red to symbolise compassion.
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How teaching philosophy could help combat extremism
It nurtures empathy and rational thought.
Brazilian election: Jair Bolsonaro set to lose but his legacy will be harder to remove
After a very divisive election campaign, the winner of the Brazilian election will need to reuite the country.
Teenagers aren’t good at spotting misinformation online – research suggests why
Teenagers may think that misinformation is limited to certain kinds of content.
Slow media: how to renew debate in the age of digital authoritarianism
A new idea for the slow movement: slow media – where users engage with quality information and communicate with more pause for thought.
We need a full public service internet – state‑owned infrastructure is just the start
Public and community-owned websites and apps that value morality over profit could revitalise online culture.
The ‘crazy uncle’ in the Oval Office: how Donald Trump’s social media use changed US politics
Will Facebook and Twitter be able to counter the tsunami of misinformation that could affect the election result? It’s unlikely.
‘I won the election’ – how powerful people use lousy lies to twist reality
Lying can be more than just telling a few fibs. It can also be used to communicate social status and make a person appear loyal to a particular group.
How Trump uses Twitter to distract the media – new research
Our new study presents the first empirical evidence that President Trump’s tweets systematically divert attention away from topics that are potentially harmful to him.
How maths can help the BBC with impartial reporting
The disinformation age is changing what it means to produce fair or balanced reporting.
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