The platforms once celebrated for democratizing communication are now scrutinized for their role in polarizing public discourse and challenging democratic integrity.
The Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse and Democracy
How social media’s evolution has shaped public discourse and democracy, for better or worse.
We once recognized social media as the great equalizer in the communication domain. Now, this ingenious technology stands at the crossroads of democracy and public discourse. Regrettably the platforms initially promised to democratize information now is serving as the catalyst to amplify divisions, challenges the integrity of democratic processes, and reshaping the public discourse in ways that is concommitantly enlightening and alarming.
The Promise of Social Media
While it was still emerging, social media helped us connect with individuals across the world, offering us a tool where our voices could be heard. The Arab Spring is a testament to this power. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook facilitated the community of protests and the dissemination of information that traditional media could not perform. In those days…
