Digital media – a threat to democracy? The evidence is piling up.
Digital media – a threat to democracy? The evidence is piling up.
www.mpg.de Digital media – a threat to democracy? The evidence is piling up
Digital media are increasingly shaping the political landscape worldwide. A new replication study takes a closer look at earlier research on the influence of digital media on democracy and confirms worrying developments. Although digital media offer opportunities for political participation and acce...
Digital media such as social media, messenger groups or comment columns in online media have a predominantly negative influence on political processes. They can encourage populist movements, increase polarization and undermine trust in institutions.
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This is like looking at roadkill and declaring "cars are a threat to road crossing critters".
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