Truth weakened in democratic confusion

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https://doi.org/10.31501/esf.v1i29.15003

Abstract

Democracy is the realm of excess (Rancière, 2014), which makes it a territory permeable to all types of attacks, including lies, radical right-wing populism and disinformation (Southwell et al, 2018; Wardle & Derakshan, 2017, Figueira, 2023). Levels of trust in politicians and institutions, in turn, have been falling in most Western countries (Giddens, 2010), a trend that is seen as a consequence of the attacks and accusations made by the media.

Author Biography

  • João Figueira, University of Coimbra

    Jornalista. Doutor em Ciências da Comunicação pela Universidade de Coimbra, em cuja Faculdade de Letras é professor auxiliar e atual diretor do Mestrado em Jornalismo e Comunicação.

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Published

2024-04-21

Issue

No. 29 (2024): Desinformação & Fake News

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Fake News

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Truth weakened in democratic confusion. (2024). Esferas, 29. https://doi.org/10.31501/esf.v1i29.15003