The full report (German) can be downloaded here: Timeline of Main Events Cast of Characters

The Court found Apple implemented measures designed to stifle competition and maintain its revenue. These included imposing a new 27% commission on off-app purchases, creating a full-screen “scare screen” warning to deter users from leaving the app, and restricting links to visually unprominent “Plain Button style”. Apple also required static URLs, increasing friction and breakage […]

The coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD for the 21st legislative period outlines a comprehensive plan for Germany, addressing a wide array of domestic and international challenges. Domestically, a central focus is on revitalising economic growth through measures supporting industry, tourism, and SMEs, including reducing bureaucracy and fostering innovation. The agreement aims to ensure […]

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea declared martial law, but he backed down after members of parliament (MPs) voted to block it. Less than two hours after Yoon’s declaration, 190 of 300 MPs voted to block the martial law order. After the vote, Yoon announced he would lift the order. The United States was reportedly […]

What we know so far: ● The FDP planned to trigger the collapse of the coalition government, led by Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The FDP was the junior partner in the coalition, which also included the Green Party. ● The FDP’s internal documents outline a detailed communication strategy for the […]

Podcast Shownotes The sources provided offer a glimpse into the world of media ethics and journalistic practices, highlighting the importance of:

Source: Protokolle des RKI-internen COVID-19-Krisenstabs – COVID-19-Krisenstabsprotokolle_Download.pdf The sources, meeting minutes from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) during the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Germany, don’t explicitly outline the rationale for the curfew. However, they offer insights into the evolving strategies and discussions leading up to its implementation.

Homo stimulus and Advertising The sources describe the emergence of Homo stimulus, or “stimulus man”, as a new type of human who is constantly bombarded by stimuli, particularly artificial ones. This development has been driven by the increasing prevalence of technology and the ease with which it can deliver stimuli into people’s lives. The sources […]

Podcast Show Notes: Sci-Hub Download Data The provided data offers a glimpse into Sci-Hub’s global reach, detailing article downloads across various countries. You can explore the data further at: https://zenodo.org/records/1158301 Key points to highlight:

Study: https://www.academia.edu/download/40586205/PsychBull1985.pdf Self-help groups can provide numerous benefits to their members, including: The Power of Listening: The act of listening can be immensely powerful. Even passive presence in a group can provide support, and many people report the significance of simply being heard. Research has even demonstrated the positive effects of presence and listening. This […]