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Stellar Zhang

Stellar is a third-year student in political science and economics. She likes knitting and running long distances, though not at the same time.

Where Have All the Great, Good Places Gone?: The Decline of the “Third Place”

Stellar Zhang Feb 9, 2024

Why, despite living in some of the most densely populated urban areas that have ever existed, do people report feeling alarmingly high levels of loneliness, isolation, and alienation?
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Digital Authoritarianism: Social Media and Free Speech in Southeast Asia

Stellar Zhang Nov 10, 2023

Social media can amplify the spread of mis- and disinformation, since news spread on social media can gain significant traction and viewership without being fact-checked. One unique case study for understanding the negative effects of…
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