Demi Pietchell

Fact-checkers became the internet's referees, with the power to influence what millions of people see. But who funds the referees? Following the money reveals relationships that deserve scrutiny of their own.

Most people think search engines simply locate information that already exists. This article argues they also act as curators, determining which sources rise to prominence, which remain difficult to find, and how those choices shape public knowledge

When a handful of companies control communication, publishing, payments, and online identity, losing access can mean losing your audience overnight. Fortunately, a growing ecosystem of decentralized tools offers practical alternatives that put ownership, portability, and resilience back into the hands of users.

Central bank digital currencies promise convenience, but they also raise profound questions about financial privacy, personal autonomy, and the future of economic freedom in a programmable world.

Your followers, content, and reach can disappear overnight on centralized platforms. Here's how to build an audience you actually own.

Your phone isn’t just distracting you. An entire industry is competing to capture your attention, shape your emotions, and keep you scrolling.

You didn’t just click “accept.” You handed over a detailed profile that’s bought, sold, and used to shape your choices—often without your knowledge.

You think you’re choosing what to see. Algorithms are choosing for you, sorting you into silos that shape your reality

Are your social media posts quietly being suppressed? Learn what shadowbanning is, how platforms limit visibility without telling you, and what you can do if your content is being hidden.

We live in a world with unprecedented access to information. At the same time, we’re witnessing more attempted information control than ever before.