We live in a time of 'late capitalism'. But what does that mean? And what's so late about it?

Dec 08, 2022 10:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The term late capitalism seems to be everywhere as a trending meme often used as a kind of shorthand to illustrate the absurdities of certain free market economies. On Twitter, you will find the hashtags...

When hosting mega-events like FIFA, cities market themselves at the expense of the most vulnerable

Nov 30, 2022 07:28 am UTC| Insights & Views

Few events capture the attention of the globe like the Mens FIFA World Cup in 2018, the event boasted a viewership of 3.5 billion people. Yet, despite the enormous popularity of the World Cup, host cities and countries...

We built an algorithm that predicts the length of court sentences – could AI play a role in the justice system?

Nov 30, 2022 07:28 am UTC| Insights & Views

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to its deployment in courtrooms overseas. In China, robot judges decide on small claim cases, while in some Malaysian courts, AI has been used to recommend...

Headwear and hegemony: how ‘turban tossing’ protests are threatening Iran’s ruling clergy

Nov 30, 2022 07:24 am UTC| Insights & Views

The ongoing protests in Iran over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the countrys Guidance Patrol (or morality police) have made world headlines. But there is another form of protest that has...

Al-Shabaab: sensational media reports about Kenyan terror attacks keep kids out of school

Nov 25, 2022 14:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Sensational reporting on terror attacks in Kenya is keeping children out of school, with dire consequences for their education and their futures. That is the conclusion we came to in a recent paper that examines how...

How we used ancient coins to show a 'fake' Roman emperor was real

Nov 25, 2022 14:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views

All that was previously known about the supposed Roman emperor Sponsian was gleaned from a handful of gold coins that have been regarded as forgeries for over 150 years. Accordingly, Sponsian has been dismissed as...

Working prisoners are entitled to employment and safety standards just like anybody else

Nov 25, 2022 14:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently ended its longstanding relationship with the meatpacking company, Wallace Beef. This means that federal prisoners incarcerated in the Joyceville Institution near...