Disruptions to political opinion
by
Simon Hegelich, Morteza Shahrezaye
Political debate in the age of echo chambers and filter bubbles
Our society is in the midst of a digital revolution, the effects of which on our future are far from predictable. People can get information about political issues without too much effort, including via foreign media or activists’ websites. Even private political communication has been liberated, inciting debate with others via the various social media platforms. Does the current wave of online misinformation mean a threat to the principles of democracy? Does the filter-bubble exist? Do we need a new infrastructure for political debate?
