Description
Social Media Democracy Mirage challenges the assumption that increased news consumption through social media leads to better-informed citizens and stronger democracies. Through empirical research, the authors demonstrate how algorithmic feeds, misinformation, and fragmented information environments create barriers to genuine political understanding.
The book explores the mechanisms by which social media platforms distribute news, the quality of political information users encounter, and the consequences for democratic participation. It addresses why greater access to information hasn’t translated into greater political knowledge, examining factors like selective exposure, echo chambers, and platform design.
Drawing on communication theory and political science, this Element provides insights into the relationship between digital media consumption and civic engagement. It offers critical perspectives on how social media shapes political behavior and offers implications for researchers, policymakers, and citizens concerned with strengthening democratic processes.
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