Erika

There is an additional element. I have worked in advocacy organizations which over time ditched the careful analysis and research (to some extent) to go directly to organizing and slogans. The result? Unexamined or unsubstantiated claims. That also did not work, not over time. So there is a space for the careful research that is in many UN reports,... See more

Fairtrade cotton production in the region has experienced steady growth in recent years, spurred by a rising global demand for ethically sourced, sustainably produced cotton. India stands out as the largest producer, accounting for over 76% of total seed cotton production between 2019 and 2022, with Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan also... See more

unknown unknowns, is everything outside our collective understanding whose elements remain unexplored and inconceivable.

real communication is always two-way. The moment we put information into a PDF and send it out, the conversation ends. It’s a monologue: "Here are the facts. We’re right. Do as we say."

The prioritization of English and widely spoken European languages in AI development contributes to an asymmetrical information hierarchy, where marginalized voices are either underrepresented or misinterpreted. Some scholars interpret this dynamic as a contemporary manifestation of colonial practices in which dominant cultures impose their values... See more

In fact, 66% of shoppers are now seeking out eco-friendly brands, with 55% saying they would pay more for more sustainable products. But these same shoppers are skeptical too: 72% think that companies and brands overstate their sustainability efforts. And they’re right to question brands’ practical application of their values. According to another... See more

Algorithmic colonialism is the imposition of Western-centric ideological frameworks on global knowledge systems through AI technologies. This phenomenon arises when data curation, model design, and deployment strategies prioritize Western norms, thereby influencing how information is processed, interpreted, and disseminated worldwide