In this Work Package (WP2), we focus on the role of social media in a democratic world, especially in the context of information flow.
The digital revolution and the widespread use of Web 2.0 media have shown that social media can be used in the processes of democratization, social engagement, as well as for political participation. However, it turned out that the same tools threaten democratic institutions. Research shows that social media is becoming the main source of information for many people. At the same time, trust in traditional media, such as the press, radio, and television, is declining. The Web 2.0 environment is much easier to contaminate with false information, as we observed during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the WP2 team, we explore how various forms of information pollution in social media can undermine democratic institutions.
Coordinator: Malwina Popiołek, Ph.D.
Barbara Cyrek is a Ph.D. media studies student in the Faculty of Management and Social Communication, Institute of Culture. Her research interests include live streaming, gaming, and online donations’ technologies.
Anna Góral, PhD - currently professionally associated with the Institute of Culture of the Jagiellonian University, where she works as an Assistant Professor. For many years associated with the non-governmental and public sectors. Author of many scientific publications on topics related to cultural heritage management, in particular the role of cross-sectoral cooperation in heritage development. Currently, her scientific interests focus on the issues of diversity management in organizations, feminized organizations, and new forms of organizing.
Joanna Kulpińska, Ph.D. - graduate in cultural studies with a specialisation in Balkan studies and international migration. In 2016 she defended her PhD at the Jagiellonian University. Scholarship holder of the Copernicus Society of America. Involved in projects and grants in the field of migration studies: OPUS-19 NCN Poles in Seattle 1880-2020: Un-imagined community, POB Anthropocene Young Lab: "The new norm(ality) - (changes in) immigrants' adaptation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic"; "Society Now!" competition under the Initiative of Excellence of the Jagiellonian University (IDUB): "Impact of COVID-19-induced changes in Poland's immigration policy on the labour market". She is currently working as an assistant professor at the Institute of American and Polish Diaspora, Jagiellonian University.