Why the wrong people end up in power _ Brian Klaas, Bill Eddy, & more.
Big Think
00:00
The Fragile Fabric of Democracy
This chapter examines the importance of a shared factual reality for the functioning of democracy, highlighting how high-emotion media have transformed public discourse. It discusses the rise of authoritarianism fueled by emotional manipulation and the impact of social media echo chambers on civic engagement and truth.
Play episode from 06:29
Transcript
