Competing Narratives and Technological Pathways to Social Resilience in a Polarized World
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https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11i1.3856Keywords:
Geopolitical conflicts, technology, misinformation, Social Resilience, Ideological polarizationAbstract
The contemporary global landscape is increasingly defined by geopolitical conflicts, economic instability, and deeply polarized political narratives that transcend national borders. Within this context, in this editorial, I offer some perspectives on technology's dual role, i.e., intensifying polarization through misinformation, algorithmic bias, and computational propaganda, while simultaneously offering powerful tools for mitigation and resilience. The editorial calls for a critical and integrative approach to technological innovation that aligns technological pathways with social resilience, democratic values, and global solidarity in an increasingly unsettled and polarized world.
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