
Have Our Screens Made Us Too Distracted For Democracy?
Offline with Jon Favreau
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From Hope to Control: The Social Media Shift
This chapter explores the transformation of social media from a catalyst for democratic movements to a tool of control used by authoritarian regimes. It analyzes the strategies employed by countries like Russia and China in manipulating public perception and spreading disinformation, particularly post-2011. The discussion emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of how modern media influences societal priorities, often overshadowing critical global issues.
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