Alternative Global Network Media Lab
Latest from ALiGN
-
1 min read
Beyond Zohran Mamdani: Social media amplifies the politics of feelings
“In an algorithmic age, we consume politics in byte sizes, where visibility often displaces understanding and emotional attachment overshadows knowledge-seeking. It’s easier to celebrate a…
-
1 min read
#WhatIsHappeningInIndonesia
Indonesia has recently experienced one of its most intense protest waves in years. Starting on 25 August with anger over lawmakers’ lavish housing allowances, demonstrations…
-
2 min read
Digital Activism Toolkit – Indonesian version
We are excited to share that our digital activism toolkit is now available in Indonesian, thanks to the thoughtful work of Anotasi. A heartfelt shout-out…
-
1 min read
The field talks back
Merlyna Lim wrote 4S BackChannel about “post-publication listening” reflecting on the book tour in Southeast Asia, on her latest book Social Media and Politics in…
-
1 min read
Special Issue on Social Media & Society in Indonesia
Curious about social media and society in Indonesia? Don’t miss this special issue of INDONESIA (Cornell University Press), co-edited by David Kloos, Johan Lindquist, and…
-
1 min read
New book: Social Media and Politics in Southeast Asia
Lim, M. 2024. Social Media and Politics in Southeast Asia. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. [ONLINE/PDF] [PRINT] Video abstract: Abstract: The monograph endeavors to enrich and…
