Citizen participation is a prerequisite for democracy. However, there is disagreement in various democratic theories about the role citizens should play in political decision-making processes within a representative democracy. An empirical critique of the relationship between democracy and participation can be found in the unequal participation of citizens. Political participation is not randomly distributed across […]

The circular economy model is actively implemented in Europe at the current stage of economic development, taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the emergence of new digital opportunities. The current socio-economic system of Ukraine based on linear economy has significant shortcomings in the long term, which are a threat to energy, environmental […]

The widespread uptake of digital platforms – from YouTube and Instagram to TikTok and ChatGPT– is reconfiguring cultural production in profound, complex, and highly uneven ways around the globe. Longstanding media industries are experiencing tremendous upheaval, while new industrial formations – live-streaming, social media creation, and podcasting, among others – are evolving at a breakneck […]

This talk explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, focusing on its multifaceted conceptualisations as tools, cognitive models, and agents of human-AI hybrid intelligence . Highlighting recent advancements in generative AI, the talk critically examines its promise and limitations in supporting both student learning and teacher practices. While AI presents some opportunities for […]