Let's Talk About Cogitatio Press

Many cities are embracing technology for development, but how can residents truly have a say? Aline Suter (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland) explores Decidim, a platform designed to empower citizens and foster collaboration in shaping their urban spaces. We look at how Decidim works and its potential to transform city planning.

Is the online job market leaving some behind? We chat with Stefano De Marco (University of Salamanca, Spain) about the growing importance of digital skills and how unequal access can disadvantage certain groups.

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility offers financial help to member states but with a green twist: countries must prioritize clean energy and other eco-friendly goals to access funds. We asked Matilde Ceron (European University Institute, Italy) if this could be a new era of cooperation for the EU, boosting both economies and the environment.

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.