In an attempt to quantify political debate in one of the world's largest democracies, Twitter India has collaborated with TCS for the iElect app. A combination of big data, social media and mobility is helping to make sense of a discussion which involves more than 800 million voters.

Young Brits are politically minded. 70% think social media should be used for social change, and a quarter are highly knowledgable about politics. Yet only 12% would definitely vote in a general election. Why are they so disillusioned? And is engaging via social media the answer?

Academics from NYU’s business school undertook a study to pinpoint how much more people are willing to pay for socially responsible products. The answer? 16%. They also found that consumers prefer products that benefit people, before the environment or animals.

How do you like your eggs – eco-friendly, or affordable? Start-up Hampton Creek Foods claims to have found a vegan solution that can offer both. But as many remain distrustful of ‘modified’ food, will people be willing to go Beyond Eggs?