My PhD research asks whether content-oriented Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines, the kind the EU Digital Services Act … More
Author: thorlaug
PhD student researching Big Tech's influence on Democracy, asymmetrical warfare, democratic theory.
Netizen, Mediatrix, cyber-strategist, change-agent.
Digital- Citizenship, Sovereignty and Resilience
Digital issues have gained much-needed attention lately, especially following growing contention between the US and EU, particularly in relation to … More
The Global Economic Chessboard: March 2026
Below is my analysis of the global economy as of early March 2026. We are witnessing a restructure of the global economy with turmoil ahead.
The Silver Squeeze -The White House Summit and the War for Resources
Last week, the Asymmetrical War shifted fronts. In an unprecedented gathering, representatives from 50 nations convened at the White House … More
The Hidden Fronts: Asymmetrical Warfare and Economic Weapons
Pax Americana is over with the US government proposing a new ‘Pax Silica’ which includes an agreement on precious minerals and microchip production.
Project Update: Methodology Consolidation and Nordic Focus
Over the past year, my PhD project has moved from conceptual exploration into a more consolidated and methodologically grounded phase. … More
Attending the IGF ’25 in Lillestrøm
I’m currently attending the Internet Governance Forum in Lillestrøm Norway and am having a blast. This is the playground for … More
Sidebar: History as Index – From Reality-Based to Algorithmically Authored
Another AI structured sidebar based on my theory of history-writing In response to a now-infamous quote attributed to a senior … More
Using AI in academic research
I’ve formulated a theory on the difference between working with search-engines vs. working with AI in academic research. It has … More
Security talks – interviews in Icelandic
Last week I’ve been busy on a ‘media campaign’, spreading myself thin, spreading knowledge (ok: FEAR and DOOM) about soft-cybersecurity … More