Gerald Fleischmann, a former spokesperson for Austrian leadership, highlights in his book 'Codes of Extremists' the dangers posed by online influencers who disseminate disinformation. He warns that this undermines democracy in Europe, particularly in Austria and Germany. By analyzing extremism across the political spectrum, Fleischmann stresses the importance of enhancing transparency and preserving traditional media as a unifying force against radical ideologies. The decline of traditional media has led to the emergence of echo chambers, primarily among youth, further exacerbating the spread of extreme ideologies.
Fleischmann emphasizes that the decline of traditional media threatens democracy by losing shared public spaces, allowing radical groups to exploit echo chambers and filter bubbles.
Fleischmann's book reveals how extremism interferes with democracy, urging the strengthening of traditional media and transparency to confront disinformation spread by online influencers.
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