- Author:
Karolina Pałka-Suchojad
- Institution:
Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
- Year of publication:
2020
- Source:
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- Pages:
32-41
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/athena.2020.68.03
- PDF:
apsp/68/apsp6803.pdf
This article describes the issue of misinformation during the SARS CoV-2 pandemic, which WHO called ‘infodemic’. The outbreak of the pandemic has changed the constellation of the information environment, where there is a noticeable increase in fake news, conspiracy theories and the hate speech they generate. The modified architecture of digital space causes the formation of new instruments, influence factors, phenomena – previously recognized, but never before so intense. The article focuses on fake news that appeared in connection with the ongoing pandemic and which is present in Polish public discourse. The adopted perspective allowed to look at the phenomenon of false information through the prism of the theory of information laundering.
- Author:
Jacek Nożewski
- Institution:
University of Lower Silesia
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7211-147X
- Author:
Paweł Baranowski
- Institution:
University of Wrocław
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2916-4159
- Year of publication:
2021
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
7-28
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/athena.2021.72.01
- PDF:
apsp/72/apsp7201.pdf
Since the contemporary public sphere has largely moved online, Twitter has become the leading platform of political debate. Potentially harmful echo spheres, selective exposure and social media filter bubbles that limit individuals to their own opinions can be especially alarming when it concerns politicians. This paper aims to investigate the degree of homophily among Polish MPs, simultaneously indicating the way politicians form follower communication structures. The analysis of the data gathered from Twitter revealed observable elements of polarization at the political affiliation level, although the level of parliament chambers was found meaningless in that case. The Polish political Twittersphere is dominated by the two biggest parties, accurately reflecting parliament composition. The use of communication structure is examined throughout this paper, ultimately confirming the homophilic behavior of specific politicians’ groups, especially in terms of mutual communication and its effectiveness.
- Author:
Kyle Hassing
- Institution:
University of Amsterdam
- Year of publication:
2021
- Source:
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- Pages:
106-121
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.5604/cip202106
- PDF:
cip/19/cip1906.pdf
Niniejsze badanie ma na celu zbadanie związku między obecnością polityki w mediach społecznościowych a aktywnymi intencjami obywatelskimi w zakresie partycypacji politycznej. W tym badaniu obecność w mediach społecznościowych mierzy się za pomocą interaktywności i personalizacji, ponieważ wcześniejsze badania wprowadziły koncepcję obecności społecznej. W niniejszym badaniu zamiary aktywnego uczestnictwa w życiu politycznym zostały zdefiniowane jako zamiar głosowania, zamiar demonstracji oraz zamiar prowadzenia kampanii na rzecz polityka. Stworzono trzy hipotezy ze zmiennymi interaktywnością i personalizacją oraz połączonym efektem obu.
- Author:
Katarzyna Chałubińska-Jentkiewicz
- E-mail:
kasiachalubinska@gmail.com
- Institution:
War Studies University
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0188-5704
- Year of publication:
2022
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
511-519
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/ppk.2022.06.38
- PDF:
ppk/70/ppk7038.pdf
Nowadays, the concept of digital media, is nothing new. The article refers to the conditions of legal change implied by the vast progress and revolutionary digital transformation that has taken place when the media, which are an integral part of the communication process, have entered the realm of image culture, a sphere where they obliterate traditional modes of communication, creating a new sphere of influence, without a clear separation between the sender and the receiver. Hence, digital content has become the basis for the construction of a new system of axiology, so relevant in terms of constitutional values.
- Author:
Olga Modzelewska
- E-mail:
ola.modz1@gmail.com
- Institution:
Akademia Łomżyńska, Polska
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0047-077X
- Year of publication:
2024
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
215-224
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/kie.2024.02.11
- PDF:
kie/144/kie14411.pdf
Off-road culture in the perspective of hybrid functioning
Life in the modern world has shifted to some extent in the functioning of individuals in many areas. This paper focuses mainly on such spheres as communication, tracking and sharing information, and sport-related cultures, which take on a new meaning in the hybrid reality. These fields combine to create and enable a new type of human interaction. Reporting, commenting, or posting information on sports achievements is not a novelty, but currently this state of affairs is significantly gaining in importance and expanding to tracking information about the private life and functioning of people practicing various sports disciplines. Cultures that have developed around various physical activities are much more able to expand and promote a particular sport by publishing information in the digital space. It is particularly important in relation to disciplines that are not popular or are extreme or high-budget sports. Thanks to the presence of these activities in the virtual space, it is possible to promote, disseminate them, and gain a larger group of enthusiasts.
- Author:
Dominika Borowska
- E-mail:
dominika00borowska@gmail.com
- Institution:
Uniwersytet Szczeciński
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6985-398X
- Author:
Nikola Rozworska
- E-mail:
rozworska.n@gmail.com
- Institution:
Uniwersytet Szczeciński
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5778-0752
- Author:
Patryk Wawrzyński
- E-mail:
patryk.wawrzynski@usz.edu.pl
- Institution:
Uniwersytet Szczeciński
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0911-1068
- Year of publication:
2024
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
13-22
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/PPUSI.2024.01.01
- PDF:
pomi/12/pomi1201.pdf
Countering disinformation in social media
The rise of disinformation and fake news in the 21st century significantly impacts society and public debate, creating new threats. The problem intensified on the Internet weakens critical thinking among recipients and makes it difficult to distinguish reliable sources from false information. The anonymity of the web complicates the identification of disinformation authors, hindering legal action. Polish law is not adequately prepared to combat fake news, and penalizing all false content could infringe on constitutional rights and freedoms. Fact-checking organizations, such as Demagog.org, Fakenews.pl, etc., are crucial in verifying information. Initiatives like GovTech Polska and the Code of Good Practices promote education and raise social awareness regarding informational security. Internet giants, including Facebook, Google, TikTok, and X, have committed to fighting disinformation by removing fake accounts and blocking revenue from fake news. The study utilized desk research and case study methods to analyze available secondary materials and perform critical evaluations. The results indicate that adequate source verification, common sense, critical thinking, and fact-checking tools are essential in minimizing the risk of disinformation. Counteracting this phenomenon requires a conscious and responsible approach, systematic content verification, education, and cooperation across various social sectors.
- Author:
Grzegorz Mazur
- E-mail:
231059@stud.usz.edu.pl
- Institution:
Uniwersytet Szczeciński
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6172-8201
- Year of publication:
2024
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
63-70
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/PPUSI.2024.01.06
- PDF:
pomi/12/pomi1206.pdf
The impact of social media on the perception of the Russia-Ukraine conflict: disinformation as a propaganda tool
Technological development creates opportunities for more effective dissemination of propaganda. The invention and availability of the Internet for commercial use revolutionized the way of communication. The author’s goal is to demonstrate the correlation between actively developed social media and the use of disinformation. Presenting the effects of propaganda activities emphasizes the importance of the initiated initiatives. The starting point for the article is the thesis that social media are an arena in the information warfare of the warring states. The author analyzes disinformation techniques in the text. The key role of social media in the way the conflict is perceived by the international community is specified. The author presents the positive and negative consequences of media activity. The war between Russia and Ukraine was used as a case study to confirm the described claims. The activities of the services of both countries fit into the narrative of conducting disinformation activity. The author showed that along with technological development, new tools are created that are used in the dissemination of propaganda. The most popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, are a significant means of gaining knowledge about the international situation and contribute significantly to shaping public opinion. Control of social media translates into real actions in the real world.
- Author:
Katarzyna Łukasiak
- E-mail:
k.lukasiak@uwb.edu.pl
- Institution:
Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Polska
- ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9950-7236
- Year of publication:
2024
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
27-40
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/kie.2024.03.02
- PDF:
kie/145/kie14502.pdf
From privacy to audience. On the need for media education in the digital age on the example of the sharenting phenomenon
In today’s hybrid reality, in which the online world intersects with the offline world, media education, which includes the ability to use technology in an informed and responsible manner, seems essential. Social media are a source of entertainment, a tool for communication and obtaining information, but they can also create a field for many abuses and threats to our privacy. One social media activity that can have negative consequences, and which exemplifies the growing need to improve media literacy among online users, is sharenting. The phenomenon of sharenting is related to the excessive sharing of photos, videos and information about a child online. Since sharenting is still a relatively new phenomenon, the purpose of the article is to provide an overview of the issue and identify areas for further research. The article will discuss the most important issues related to this phenomenon, such as the motivations behind the excessive publication of information about a child online and the potential consequences of such action.