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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14464/zsem.v42i3-4.727

Keywords:

social media, democracy, fake news, recommendation algorithm, populism, online journalism, communication, technology, society, education, media studies

Abstract

The introductory article provides an insight into the evolving landscape of social media, highlighting its initial promise of fostering democratic engagement and social interaction. This contrasts with current challenges such as hate speech, fake news, and manipulation. The transition from passive media consumption to active participation and authorship is brought into focus. The challenges and opportunities of social networks are examined from the perspectives of journalism and knowledge dissemination to ultimately navigate the complexities of social media in today’s society.

This is the cover of Zeitschrift für Semiotik 42, 3-4 from the year 2020. The titel of the issue is "Soziale Medien".

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2024-06-21

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 3-4 (2020): Soziale Medien

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Introduction

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Copyright (c) 2024 Klaus Sachs-Hombach, Amelie Behringer, Larissa-Madeleine Dahner, Magdalena Gredel, Olaf Kramer, Jörg R. J. Schirra, Berit Annika Stier, Anne Ulrich, Lukas R. A. Wilde

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