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Paolo Gerbaudo
@paologerbaudo.bsky.social
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Senior researcher in Political Science Department, Universidad Complutense, Madrid. Technopolitics, Geopolitics, Political Parties and Public Opinion.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 8h
No hope on offer, no improvement, just the promise of a steady management of decline. No surprise at all then that people turn to Farage and co.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 8h
The social reforms which traditionally social democracy provided are in great demand these days. But unfortunately, these people are not actually "reformers", not even proceeding at tortoise pace as the Fabians of old. Sadly, they are just power-clingers.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 8h
Mandelsongate has revealed just how deep is the moral abyss of the Labour Party, and more generally of Western social democracy. Impossible to understand the rise of right-wing populism, and why it appeals to workers, without taking this into account.

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Alameda Institute @alameda.institute · 4d
Atualmente, o poder digital opera em várias camadas — desde os algoritmos que moldam o que se torna visível online até as infraestruturas que sustentam a comunicação, os serviços públicos e a vida cotidiana.

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Life in Common @arthursmid.bsky.social · 7d
"In patrimonial systems, uncertainty about the ruler’s exit destabilizes loyalty; promises of indefinite tenure are meant to restore it. This is precisely why proposals for an extended presidency should be vocally opposed and ridiculed, not indulged as speculative theater."
America Is Now a Family Business
Trump is transforming the constitutional republic into a patrimonial regime before our eyes.
www.persuasion.community

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Marcelo Soares @msoares.bsky.social · 7d
No Brasil a gente fala que o bozismo é cria do fim dos bingos como opção de socialização do idoso. Na França, está associado ao fim progressivo dos bares onde se fuma. Exatamente pelo mesmo motivo. A vida em sociedade pede espaços de socialização. Se não depender de fumar ou perder dinheiro, melhor.

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Harvey G. Cohen @cultrhack.bsky.social · 8d
@paologerbaudo.bsky.social on the new Americanized TikTok's highly limiting hard-right Trumpy algorithms: "It’s not what we can or cannot say that matters; it’s whether what we say can get any visibility at all [against] these controlling platform algorithms."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What the US TikTok takeover is already revealing about new forms of censorship | Paolo Gerbaudo
It’s not what we can or cannot say that matters – rather, it’s whether what we say can get any visibility at all under the US-specific algorithm, says academic Paolo Gerbaudo
www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Philip Di Salvo @philipdisalvo.bsky.social · 10d
What the US TikTok takeover is already revealing about new forms of censorship - @paologerbaudo.bsky.social : www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What the US TikTok takeover is already revealing about new forms of censorship | Paolo Gerbaudo
It’s not what we can or cannot say that matters – rather, it’s whether what we say can get any visibility at all under the US-specific algorithm, says academic Paolo Gerbaudo
www.theguardian.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 10d
Censorship today is no longer just about bans; it’s also about who controls the visibility of online content. My new Guardian oped examines what the US TikTok takeover reveals about algorithmic power and free speech. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What the US TikTok takeover is already revealing about new forms of censorship | Paolo Gerbaudo
It’s not what we can or cannot say that matters – rather, it’s whether what we say can get any visibility at all under the US-specific algorithm, says academic Paolo Gerbaudo
www.theguardian.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 10d
Judging from Trump's response it looks like Starmer is finally doing something right. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China, after Starmer hails progress in Beijing
US president warns Keir Starmer over closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better access to Chinese market
www.theguardian.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 12d
Tomorrow evening I will in beautiful Ljubljana at Cankarjev Dom for the Kritični kabaret - which nicely translates as "critical cabaret".

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 12d
Yet another posh Tory masquerading as working class.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 14d
Blocking Andy Burnham bid to enter parliament and become Labour leader is a demostration of just how undemocratic the Labour Party has become. Truly sad for a party with such a long democratic history to be hi-jacked by a self-serving power clique. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection
Run for parliament by Greater Manchester mayor would ‘divert resources’, says prime minister
www.theguardian.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 14d
Today in class we discussed the difference between democracy and authoritarianism in political science scholarship. Much of this literature was developed to understand transitions from authoritarian rule to democracy. It’s increasingly clear it may be just as useful for thinking about the reverse.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 22d
Trump has shown that unfortunately politics by blackmail works. But it works only until the humiliation becomes politically unsustainable for the blackmailed. The annexation of Greenland would destroy the last shred of self-respect Europeans still hold. It's one humiliation too far.

Reposted by Ben Rosamond, Paolo Gerbaudo

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Rune Møller Stahl @runestahl.bsky.social · 23d
Massive crowds on the street in Copenhagen in solidarity with Greenland and against US aggression. Thousands of Greenlandic flags 🇬🇱💪

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 23d
Online sentiment as the 5th estate of liberal democracy as theorised by Carl Schmitt.

Reposted by Paolo Gerbaudo

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Alameda Institute @alameda.institute · 24d
A ação humanitária é frequentemente enquadrada como uma resposta ética à crise. Mas o que acontece quando ela se torna institucionalizada, negociada e incorporada às estruturas de poder globais?

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 24d
Good riddance. Kyrsten Sinema has constantly betrayed the US public and accepted funds from some of the worst possible sources. If Trump is in the White House is also thanks to her and other centrist Democrats who sank the few progressive policies that were on offer under Biden.
nymag.com New York Magazine @nymag.com · 25d
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Having Affair With Ex-Bodyguard
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
nymag.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 25d
It suffices to see how Trump & co. are reacting to every tiny attempt to shed Europe of the US Big Tech addiction. It is taken for granted that Europe does not have that privilege.

Reposted by James Goodwin, Paolo Gerbaudo

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · 25d
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Having Affair With Ex-Bodyguard
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
nymag.com

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 25d
yes, exactly

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 25d
No, it's not just that Europeans were bad. The reasons for such a huge asymmetry are political and stem from EU longstanding subordination to US defence which was instrumental to development of Silicon Valley.

Reposted by Göran Bolin

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 25d
The irony of this post is that it reveals that the EU tech sector is ridiculously small to the obvious advantage of the US. This was the result of a tacit contract between US and Europe. In exchange of security Europeans had to stay out of digital tech. May have to reconsider.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
Una vergogna. ma poi nello spazio europeo non dovrebbe essere automatico? GB è nella European Education Area.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
In Italia per ASN è bastato dottorato. Ma devo fare ANECA (equivalente spagnolo e chiaramente pur essendo in Europa non mi accettano ASN).

È sfiducia dello stato verso il cittadino, che è chiaramente ricambiata.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
Il processo credo sia simile. Pero credo che in Italia non si debba fare un documento di 20 pagine che deve essere riesaminato da una commissione. Inotre chiedono anche certificato dei corsi frequentati durante il dottorato. Follia.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
Anche qui devi pagare quello: circa 200 euro più una sintesi della tesi di 20 pagine, piu una specie di nuovo esame di dottorato con tanta di commissione. A questo si somma pagare l'università di partenza per certificato. Pagare la apostilla. Pagare la traduzione giurata. Tempistiche 6-9 mesi.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
Soy italiano, entonces mi termino de comparacion es muy muy bajo (la burocracia italiana es horrible). Pero me parece que en España se llega a niveles de fetichismo burocratico sin iguales. Certificar el certificado al fin de certificar.

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Paolo Gerbaudo @paologerbaudo.bsky.social · 26d
Para empezar proceso el largo y complejo proceso de certificacion de un doctorado ingles no es suficiente el titulo de la universidad. Tengo que ir a un notario ingles que vuelva a la universidad para que le meta una "apostilla" para certificar que ese titulo es verdadero. Un sistema paranoico.