Trymos.bluesky
@trymos.bsky.social
Political sociologist and former journalist.
Following disinformation, propaganda, and influence efforts on social media.
Following disinformation, propaganda, and influence efforts on social media.
Sounds about right, as the spread of mis- and disinformation is a catalyst for increasing many of the other risks, and also is an obstacle to addressing and finding a solution to them.
January 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Sounds about right, as the spread of mis- and disinformation is a catalyst for increasing many of the other risks, and also is an obstacle to addressing and finding a solution to them.
Far from having become a tool for Habermas type public sphere (Öffentlichkeit), social media & algorithms polarise the discourse on every topic. In favour of leftist policies? Or rightist? Both. Towards extremes. In sum, a political sociological earthquake, changing the foundations of everything.
January 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Far from having become a tool for Habermas type public sphere (Öffentlichkeit), social media & algorithms polarise the discourse on every topic. In favour of leftist policies? Or rightist? Both. Towards extremes. In sum, a political sociological earthquake, changing the foundations of everything.
Fast forward to today, and you can easily reach 100+ or 1000+ or even millions of people at once with the push of a button, reaching the recipients effectively and instantly on their phones. Moreover, many tend to read many of the things coming from complete strangers shouting on social media.
January 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Fast forward to today, and you can easily reach 100+ or 1000+ or even millions of people at once with the push of a button, reaching the recipients effectively and instantly on their phones. Moreover, many tend to read many of the things coming from complete strangers shouting on social media.