Social media platforms are now central to how people access information and form opinions. Although once celebrated as tools for democratisation, these platforms demonstrate a troubling capacity to manipulate public opinion. Their use of algorithmic targeting and amplification of misinformation undermines democracy by restricting genuine freedom of thought and distorting the flow of ideas. Algorithms are central to this issue. Designed to maximise user engagement, they shape

Moltbook : The social network where bots talk to each other and we just watch - Welcome to the Facebook of bots. In the Terminator universe, humanity causes its own downfall by creating Skynet, an artificial intelligence (AI) that becomes self-aware and ends the world. The Terminator films typically involve a Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) travelling back in time to the present day to either protect or assassinate a key figure in the future Resistance against the machines

European Fragmentation, Digital Colonialism and why the EU has to Invest as one State - not like 27 Countries. The digital age has ushered in an era of unprecedented interconnectedness, but it has also opened the door to sophisticated forms of manipulation and subversion. Nowadays, our European democracies are fighting an asymmetrical information warfare on two major digital fronts simultaneously. The first is a propaganda one with dictatorial regimes such as Russia and China

As 2025 comes to a close, it is hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. This transition period presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on your professional development and prepare for the upcoming year. With 2026 around the corner, my PR reading list will not only inspire you but also equip you with fresh ideas to tackle new challenges. As I do every December, I am excited to share my selected list of literature focused on top communication skills. The right boo