Category: Short explainers
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Short explainer – The decline of parties thesis and why it matters
Are political parties losing their grip on democracy? The decline-of-parties thesis and what follows if it is right.
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Short explainer – What is the personalization of politics? What are the negatives and positives?
Politics increasingly centres on personalities, not policy. The upsides and downsides of personalised politics.
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Short explainer – Why do politicians and parties use social media?
From campaign ads to viral memes: why politicians and parties use social media, and the risks that come with it.
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Short explainer – Do echo chambers (filter bubbles) exist on social media?
Do echo chambers and filter bubbles really exist on social media? What the evidence says about personalisation and polarisation.
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Short explainer – Should we entrust politicians with the power of social media?
Politicians now hold powerful social media tools. Should we trust them with that power, and what safeguards matter?
