Media, Entertainment and Information
4 ways media and entertainment could be more equitable and diverse
Examples of media, entertainment and sports brands that are bringing their diversity commitments to life.
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Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Media, Entertainment and Information
Arts and Culture
Social inequality and hyper violence: Why the bleak world of Netflix’s 'Squid Game' is a streaming phenomenon
Squid Game, an original Netflix drama produced in South Korea, has now become the most watched Netflix show in 76 countries.
Media, Entertainment and Information
COVID, climate, economy: these are the most listened to Radio Davos podcasts
The World Economic Forum has been podcasting since 2020. Find out which are our most popular episodes so far. Top economists and a movie star are among the favourites.
Media, Entertainment and Information
What are the new video gaming restrictions for young people in China?
China has forbidden under-18s from playing video games for more than three hours a week - an hour per day, 8pm-9pm, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Does having no fans in stadiums affect the result of soccer games?
New research looks at whether empty stadiums as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affected refereeing decisions, finding a change towards home team players.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
4 things to know about the future of media and entertainment
After some unprecedented slumps due to COVID-19, the global entertainment and media industry is set to rebound strongly, a new report says.
The Digital Transformation of Business
Fake online reviews cost $152 billion a year. Here's how e-commerce sites can stop them
While there are well-intentioned valid users creating online reviews, there are also malicious users and bots.
COVID-19
Science denial: Why it happens and 5 things you can do about it
Throughout the pandemic people died from COVID-19 believing it still didn't exist. Two psychologists, suggest 5 ways science denial can be challenged.
Media, Entertainment and Information
200 women call on tech giants to prioritize online safety. Here's how
More than 200 women sign a letter calling for tech companies to "prioritize the safety of women." A new Forum report offers insights into how to do so.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
COVID-19: How the pandemic has made football's structural problems worse
The crisis has raised a number of fundamental questions concerning football's organisation, governance and the viability of clubs’ business models.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Why we need a global framework to regulate harm online
There are fundamental deficiencies in the current digital media ecosystem, particularly online safety. We reveal the key issues and how to solve them.
Mental Health
Too much information? Try reading or walking instead
We can only deal with so many pieces of information at once, but today we are faced with an 'infodemic'. The benefits of walking and reading could offer a better solution.
Cybercrime
Digital harm is on the rise – here's how we can give victims a pathway to justice
New forms of harm require new forms of redress. We need cohesive, systemic mechanisms that consider the rights and duties of actors in the data ecosystem.
Internet of Things
Global internet outage: Why did so many sites go down - and what is a CDN, anyway?
On June 8, major websites across the world went down, without an immediate explanation. The outage can be put down to content delivery network, Fastly.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021
This innovative project fuses journalism and music to highlight lawlessness at sea
The Outlaw Ocean aims to raise awareness around the world about the environmental crimes and human rights abuses committed at sea through music/journalism.