Let's Talk About Cogitatio Press

The digital landscape of news consumption is constantly evolving, and Spanish news outlets are at the forefront of a fascinating trend: e-commerce. Samuel Negredo (University of Navarra, Spain) explores the prevalence of online sales among Spanish digital news outlets, the types of products and services being offered, and the potential implications of this shift for the future of journalism. 

Borders and boundaries within cities create inequalities and limit possibilities. Harshavardhan Jatkar (University College London, UK) argues that these borders are often based on colonial and modernist ideas that divide the city into different categories like formal/informal or public/private. 

We look at the Social Hub model, a local initiative in Tampere, Finland, designed to support older adults' well-being and social inclusion. Anniriikka Rantala (Tampere University, Finland) dives into this tool and its promising capabilities.

This episode focuses on how the European Commission has evolved from a collaborative body to a global force, navigating challenges like Covid-19, climate change, and the war in Ukraine. Marco Siddi (Finnish Institute of International Relations, Finland) explores the EU's energy strategies and its embrace of strategic partnerships with like-minded countries.

Andrea Carson (LaTrobe University, Australia) explores the funding models for Australian digital-born news. This episode dives into the influence of digital platforms and regulations, and how successful outlets build strong brands, diversify income, and foster audience trust.

We look at citizen co-production, where citizens are involved in shaping their cities. While often seen as positive, Leika Aruga (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway) argues that simply involving citizens does not guarantee better outcomes. This episode explores two examples in Norway to highlight the challenges posed by limited participation, limited knowledge, and limited transparency.