Social Media, Misinformation, and the Rise of Radical Populism
This event will take place online in March 2026 (online viewing also available)
The political landscape is being reshaped – 24/7 news cycles, viral outrage and algorithm-driven echo chambers.
Join us to explore the explosive rise of radical populism and the powerful role media outlets play in fuelling it. Discuss with us how social media may be at the heart of this phenomenon and evaluate the consequences of such operational design in populism and political debates.
From Brexit to Trump, from far-right influencers to state-sponsored disinformation, rage has become a currency, and populist leaders have come on top of manipulating the media to amplify fear, division and identity politics.
Can we break the cycle or is it too late? And who is at fault – society, technology, or both?
Registration for this event will open in semester 2.