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  • Published In: Foreign Policy, 2024, n. 251. P. 51 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Müller, Jan-Werner 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the role of social media in promoting populism and its impact on democracy. While social media can benefit populist leaders by allowing them to connect directly with people and create echo chambers, it is not inherently populist. The article argues that to combat populism, democracies need political will and should focus on strengthening political parties as a check on populist leaders. It also highlights the historical pattern of moral panic surrounding new media technologies and emphasizes the need for better platform design, regulation, and media literacy education to prevent the misuse of social media by populists. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Policy. 2024/01, Issue 251, p51
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0015-7228
  • Accession Number:174672110
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