Clarity is often treated like a formatting tool - something that makes ideas easier, faster, more digestible.

But what if that’s not what we need?

This piece is about a different kind of clarity.

Not the kind that simplifies , but the kind that helps us stay oriented when things are complex, noisy, and moving fast.

It’s about learning how to see, not just how to consume.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/clarity-is-not-simplicity-its-orientation?r=6l8ed8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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#SystemsThinking
#DigitalSociety
#Epistemology
#MediaLiteracy
#AIandSociety

Social Media Is Designed to Reward Bad Behavior

This isn’t accidental. Profit-driven platforms are structured in ways that amplify bad actors, distort communication, and erode civil discourse. Alice E. Marwick explores the deeper forces shaping online spaces.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw

#SocialMedia #TechEthics #Algorithms #DigitalSociety #BigTech

A lot of current debates focus on misinformation, polarization, or the behavior of users online.

This piece looks at the architecture of attention: the systems that determine what becomes visible, what spreads, and what enters our field of perception at all.

If visibility is structured around engagement, then the conditions under which democratic life operates are also being reshaped.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/architecture-of-attention-democracy-online?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

#Democracy #AttentionEconomy #DigitalSociety #Algorithms #SocialMedia

👋 Welcome to RC Trust, Aria Kalforian! 🤖

Aria joined the Human-AI Interaction group in March 2026 as a PhD researcher.

Her work explores the human and societal impacts of AI-driven technologies – including conversational agents, social media algorithms, and large language model-based assistants.

Welcome to the team, Aria! 🚀

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What happens when AI agents start talking to each other and publishing in public space?

In my new essay, I explore Moltbook and the rise of AI-generated public spheres, and why this is less an alignment problem and more a governance and accountability gap.

Read: Moltbook and the Rise of the AI-Generated Public Sphere
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https://digitalserendipities.substack.com/p/moltbook-and-the-rise-of-the-ai-generated

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🤖✨ We’re happy to welcome Leon Swazinna as a PhD student at the Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Society.

Leon researches large language models and asks critical questions:
How can we detect when AI appears confident but is actually wrong?
And what security risks should users be aware of in real-world applications? 🔍🔐

His work contributes to more trustworthy and responsible AI systems.

#TrustworthyAI #LLMs #PhD #AIResearch #DigitalSociety

What Do We Actually Mean by “AI”?

Dr. Michael Littman of Brown University discusses the blurry boundary between automation and AI. That question leads into a broader exploration of how AI and robotics could transform work, power structures, and human identity.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/DvsiRf_nDcM

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Robotics #FutureOfWork #DigitalSociety #podcast

How AI and Robotics Are Reshaping Human Life

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/DvsiRf_nDcM

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Robotics #FutureOfWork #DigitalSociety #Technology #Automation #podcast