Social Media Democracy Mirage
Social Media Democracy Mirage
How Social Media News Fuels a Politically Uninformed Participatory Democracy
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Social media was expected to provide new opportunities for people to learn about politics and public affairs. This Element contends that social media has produced a Social Media Democracy Mirage. Social media have led to a socio-political paradox in which people are more participatory than ever, yet not necessarily more informed.