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In some cases, measures are not able to say much about the spatial distribution of phenomena. It is in these circumstances that the use of cartography expresses all its information potential. (Read more)

Facts, Truths, Argumentations. Theories and techniques for collaborative fact checking online.

With the goal of sparking and fuelling a cross-disciplinary debate that is on top of the complexity of fact checking praxes, <ahref Foundation has organized a day of talks and discussions on the subject. Read more.

The quality of news-reporting

The current landscape of knowledge workers, including journalists in a broader sense, cannot be easily measured and outlined in qualitative terms. Read more.

Gambling

Some general considerations on gambling, and online gambling, as ludic behaviour by Peppino Ortoleva. Read more.

Weinberger, Falkvinge, Amamou

Video speeches @ <ahref Foundation.

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A point of departure to explore the discussions on the quality of information and on citizen journalism using blogs,newspapers and social networks.

The big question

How is the notion of quality changing in the information ecosystem?

Luca De Biase

A good question is the necessary precondition, even if insufficient, for obtaining good answer. The problem is therefore to clarify whether or not this question might be a valid question. It is certainly an urgent question. The quantity of information available is increasing at an incredible rate, via social media, the Internet, digitalisation and the acceleration of the speed at which one can access content on line.

	A useful glance back at theory Mario Tedeschini Lalli		Learning to live with the media Angelo Agostini
	Damned Lies and Statistics Chris Brooks		A new information Ecosystem Paul Steiger
	Writing Work John Lloyd		Good Enough Knowledge David Weinberger

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Which are the next walls to fall?

The collaborative project promoted by <ahref Foundation focuses on the best possible outcome for our civilization and the obstacles preventing the actualization of this outcome. We ask everybody to answer a simple question:

"Which are the next walls to fall?"

Citizen reporters at work

A group of citizen reporters have looked into the phenomenon of giving up on school and dropping out, focusing on three symbolic areas in the town of Naples: Rione Sanità, Ponticelli and Fuorigrotta. Here are the first results and the procedure framework and investigation methods: a first concrete example of a participatory inquiry.
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Schools of Journalism

Italian Schools of Journalism officially recognized by the National Association of Journalists, along with a selection of best University degree and post-graduated master courses offered across the world for journalism training.
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Fact Checking

The Fact Checking platform is designed to allow anyone to verify, confirm or deny a fact or news item, hence activating a process of public collaboration.

work with us: We are looking for: Frontend Web Developer

What is <ahref: The <ahref Foundation focuses on the quality of information emerging from today's social networks and digital media. Its research activities aim at innovation geared toward good journalism and citizen participation, while also developing open platforms & projects to increase online collaboration.

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<ahref today: Three Italian projects make it to the Data Journalism Awards finals (plus: a special behind the scenes); What kind of maps are we talking about?; Accuracy, data, access and participation: the spin-offs of civic media; Infographics as a link between analysis and communication; Diary of the <ahref Foundation’s Educational Week in London; The Fundamental Principles of the Internet; Creative economy and digital commons; An odd series of coincidences; More…

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