PinnedSam de SilvaOrganised by social media — rising up against the Gotabaya Rajapaska regime.The ‘GoHomeGota2022’ protest movement is rapidly evolving and growing in Sri Lanka. Social media groups are attracting supporters and…Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
PinnedSam de SilvaLiving with tech — empowering childrenOur efforts to improve awareness about the impacts of technology must go deeper, spread wider and have a more lasting educative impact.Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
Sam de SilvaFuture-proofing librariesThe relevance of libraries in the digital age has undoubtedly been discussed and debated by librarians, academics, and policymakers around…Apr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
Sam de SilvaThe Push —the ‘Convoy to Canberra’ and the anti-mandate movementI spent last weekend (12/13 Feb) in Canberra because I wanted to check out firsthand the so-called ‘Convey to Canberra’ and see the type of…Feb 18, 20221Feb 18, 20221
Sam de SilvaCreep by Design — expanding micro-targeting capabilities under the cover of covidI don’t believe that Apple and Google’s motivation to jointly announce a contact tracing solution in April 2020 was altruistic. The…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
Sam de SilvaLeveraging Technology for Social Change in Sri LankaThese are heady days in the Sri Lankan startup community, with a buzz of excitement and new startups appearing monthly. The development…Aug 11, 2016Aug 11, 2016
Sam de SilvaYoung Journalists in Sri Lanka Excel in Reporting on Deadly LandslidesTropical Storm Roanu hit Sri Lanka in May 2016, causing catastrophic landslides that buried hundreds and displaced thousands in the…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
