The Digital Memory Hole: Distortion and Accountability in the Age of New Media.
Physical forms of media are increasingly being phased out and replaced by digital media. While this transition entails significant gains for consumers, it also presents risks that are worthy of attention and analysis. Thanks to the rise of channels of distribution such as streaming platforms, it is...
| Publicado en: | Philosophy & Public Affairs Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 229 - 243 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Summer2025
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