The future of conspiracy theory scholarship
Abstract: The rapid proliferation of conspiracy theories has become a global concern, fueled by…
April 14, 2025
Academic article
Research and Resource Library
This library includes Data & Society publications produced over our 10+ year history. Our research, events, and insights explore how technology shapes society, and how society can shape technology in turn.
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Securitize/Counter-Securitize: The Life and Death of Malaysia’s Anti-Fake News Act
Securitize/Counter-Securitize: The Life and Death of Malaysia’s Anti-Fake News Act by Data &…
March 25, 2020
Report
YouTube Algorithms: How to Avoid the Rabbit Hole
A short video explainer on YouTube's algorithm, created in partnership with PBS's KQED Above the…
June 21, 2019
Press
Agnotology and Epistemological Fragmentation
A transcript of danah boyd's talk at the Digital Public Library of America conference.
April 26, 2019
Blog post
Weaponizing the Digital Influence Machine: The Political Perils of Online Ad Tech
Weaponizing the Digital Influence Machine: The Political Perils of Online Ad Tech identifies the…
October 17, 2018
Report
Alternative Influence: Broadcasting the Reactionary Right on YouTube
Alternative Influence: Broadcasting the Reactionary Right on YouTube presents data from…
September 18, 2018
Report
The Messy Fourth Estate
In this Medium post, Founder and President danah boyd reflects on the current state of journalism…
June 20, 2018
Blog post
You Think You Want Media Literacy… Do You?
Read and/or watch Data & Society Founder and President danah boyd's keynote talk at SXSW EDU 2018…
March 9, 2018
Blog post
