(9) In the age of new nationalism and new authoritarianism, a culture has emerged that results in the publication and spread of false online news, post-truth politics where citizens distrust facts, and the emotionalisation of politics. (10) In automated algorithmic politics, automated computer programmes (“bots”) replace human activities, post information, make “likes”, etc. As a consequence, it has become more difficult to identify if information and dis/agreements stem from humans or machines. (11) On the Internet, there are fragmented publics that take on the form of filter bubbles.
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