An analysis of selected factors behind the development of the post-truth phenomenon in politics in the contemporary world

• Authors: Emilia Porzuczek

Abstracts

EN

This article aims to present key factors that can substantially influence the development of the post-truth phenomenon in politics. The work illustrates a number of reasons for the falling importance of truth and facts in politics in contemporary times. Moreover, this text shines a spotlight on the significant role of social media websites in terms of political events in the post-truth era. The analysis outlines various factors that have considerably contributed to the growth of the post-truth phenomenon in politics in the 21st century. The article addresses issues strongly related to the media theory and political communication. It should be noted that post-truth continues to be a burning and dangerous problem, which can shape the media landscape and affect the political realities around the world.

Keywords

EN

post-truth phenomenon; social media; media theory; political; communication

• Publisher: Uczelnia Łazarskiego. Oficyna Wydawnicza
• Journal: Myśl Ekonomiczna i Polityczna
• Year: 2022
• Issue: 2(73)
• Pages: 63-78

Dates

published

2022

Contributors

author

Emilia Porzuczek

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Identifiers

Biblioteka Nauki

2204932