How Social Media Undermines Democracy | Michael Kaufmann | TEDxLinz

We are the most connected generation in history, but does that mean we are the best informed? Or are we the most clueless? In this powerful TEDx talk, Michael Kaufmann, Head of Digital at Medienhaus Wimmer, a well-known media company in Austria, reveals how Big Tech's attention algorithms are not bringing us closer together. Instead, they are leaving us in "news deserts", where democracy dies in darkness. Learn why your screen time is a problem and what you can personally do to protect truth as a public resource.

This talk is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand how the attention economy is changing our public conversation. It explores how Big Tech is redefining the journalism landscape and the way social media algorithms influence our shared reality. A wake-up call for media literacy and a guide on how we, as informed citizens, can protect democracy.
Michael Kaufmann is a digital enthusiast who has spent over a decade examining the technical and economic sides of the media industry. He offers a unique and timely perspective on the information crisis that is relevant to a global audience.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaufmannmichael-marketing/ This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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