The effects of social media in politics

It is the dark face of the democratization introduced by the network. The authorization given to everyone to talk about everything not only produces dangerous effects...

How algorithms amplify tensions and truth on Nigeria's social media - Prime Progress NG

Once seen as gateways of unrestricted speech and global connectivity, social-networking sites have become powerful weapons to sway public opinion, influence elections, drive mass movements, and even incite war. In Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people with one of the globe’s most booming internet markets, the influence of social media cannot be avoided and at its core, an invisible power is “the algorithm.” Millions of Nigerians tap thro…

What influence the social media, especially their excessive use, have on us, is much discussed. The threatening of language, the rapidity of information and the lack of verifiability of the truth content are often lamented. What influence do the internet platforms have, do they exert power at all and if so how does it happen? On April 4th, we [...] Der Beitrag Die Rolle von sozialer Netzwerken: Welche Influence haben die Internetplattformen? A c…

The effects of social media in politics

Photo Courtesy: Adobe Stock In the digital age, social media has been utilized as a powerful force in the world of politics. The voices of the unheard are brought to center stage, people gain coverage on international affairs in real-time, and allow for public users to engage in fact checking to hold public officials accountable.  Many journalists and political leaders use platforms such as X[Twitter], Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram to garner t…

Putting the “Social” in Social Media: Hannah Arendt, Political Judgment, and Online Polarization

The quantified metrics of likes, shares, and followers are often likened to currencies of social media. Like dollars and cents, we seek to acquire and accumulate them for the value they confer us. However, while money is valued primarily as a means for exchanging goods and services, the metrics of social media are valued primarily […] The post Putting the “Social” in Social Media: Hannah Arendt, Political Judgment, and Online Polarization first …