System Hacks
Shadowbanned by Reality: The Theatre of the Feed, and Who Gets the Mic
The right speaks in emojis. The left speaks in footnotes. And the feed listens to who screams louder.
System Hacks
Cracks in the code where resistance blooms.
System Hacks
The Migrant Who Votes Against Himself
On the Absurdity of Chega’s Diaspora Triumph.
System Hacks
Soundtrack or Sanction? Rethinking the Ban on Beach Sound Systems in Portugal
The current zero-tolerance approach risks turning public beaches into over-regulated zones where conviviality is mistaken for misconduct.
System Hacks
The Pink Line Under Siege
Living Queer in a Portugal That’s Turning Right.
System Hacks
Memes, Machines, and Manipulation: How Elections Are Being Digitally Hijacked
From Brazil to beyond, the battle for democracy has moved from Congress and streets to pixels—crafted by code, sharpened by memes, and increasingly fueled by artificial intelligence.