Tobias MatznerDigital ist anders — Über eine Universität ohne PräsenzlehreDigitale Medien erweisen sich in der Krise als große Hilfe. Sie lassen Menschen in Quarantäne und in physischer Distanz ihre mediale…Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
Tobias MatznerThe many meanings of “algorithm” — and why we should use them allAlgorithms are everywhere. And they live all kinds of cultural lives: from the dark, scary rulers of our future to abstract technical…Jan 2, 2018Jan 2, 2018
Tobias MatznerNotification services and our hidden dependence on proprietary network infrastructuresA few day ago, reports uncovered that Google collects the location of Android phones, even if location services are turned off. This…Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017
Tobias MatznerFacts: Handle with careWe live in a post-factual, post-truth world: the Brexit happens against all rational arguments, its advocates postulate that the nation has…Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017
Tobias MatznerNeither platform nor media companyPopping a filter bubble is not that easyNov 23, 2016Nov 23, 2016
Tobias MatznerGrasping the ethics and politics of algorithmsAlgorithms are used to choose the ads we see online, but also to determine who gets insurance, who can board planes, who gets parole, or…Oct 18, 2016Oct 18, 2016