EXPLORE THE DIARIES
EXPLORE THE DIARIES
Different stories, different perspectives, questions that concern us all.
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From rumours circulating at school to content suggested by social networks, from everyday experiences to the challenges facing European communities.
Ten testimonies from students, young people, older adults and European partners invite us to explore how we encounter, interpret and share information.
Each Diary is a window into our information ecosystem: an opportunity to reflect on the role of trust, emotions, platforms and relationships in the way we understand the world and participate in collective life.
SCHOOLS
THE WHITE VAN
THE WHITE VAN
A rumour about a white van sparks fear among schoolmates. A testimony about how information can gain credibility and circulate through everyday relationships.
SCHOOLS
THE DESK
THE DESK
A student searches for a desk on TikTok Shop and is confronted with similar advertisements. An experience about the boundary between what we search for and what a platform shows us.
YOUTH
A BIT OF CONFUSION
A BIT OF CONFUSION
During a referendum campaign, a young woman tries to navigate conflicting news and opinions. An account of the role of trust, sources and dialogue in democratic choices.
YOUTH
UNIFY OR DIVIDE
UNIFY OR DIVIDE
A news story about drones fuels a discussion among friends. The repetition of opposing versions makes it difficult to find one's bearings and risks turning discussion into taking sides.
OLDER ADULTS
TOO MUCH INFORMATION
TOO MUCH INFORMATION
Sources are multiplying, but finding one's bearings does not necessarily become easier. A participant reflects on information overload, verification and the value of doubt.
EU PARTNER
THE FLOOD
THE FLOOD
During the Valencia floods, false reports circulate about victims in the Bonaire car park. A Spanish partner recounts what happens when trust meets the uncertainty of an emergency.
YOUTH
SMOKE AND MONEY
SMOKE AND MONEY
After a political video on TikTok, a group of friends uses AI tools to search for arguments supporting different positions. But does getting informed mean looking for confirmation?
OLDER ADULTS
AN EFFECTIVE METHOD
AN EFFECTIVE METHOD
An acquaintance sends a link about a supposed method for saving money. A participant distrusts the message and chooses not to share it: stopping can also be a responsibility.
SCHOOLS
THE MRBEAST VIDEO
THE MRBEAST VIDEO
A MrBeast video reaches a student through YouTube, short social media clips and a friend on WhatsApp. How do context and attention change when content circulates?
EU PARTNER
WHEN YOU FOLLOW A BOT
WHEN YOU FOLLOW A BOT
In 2026, TikTok shuts down a network of 34 inauthentic accounts that amplified political messages in Bulgaria. A case about the gap between apparent popularity and genuine support.
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