Digital Polarization and Peacebuilding: Rethinking Conflict Resolution in the Algorithmic Age
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The rapid expansion of digital communication technologies has significantly transformed global political discourse and conflict dynamics. Social media platforms driven by algorithmic recommendation systems shape how individuals consume information and interact with political narratives. While these platforms enhance democratic participation, they also contribute to ideological fragmentation and digital polarization.
Digital polarization refers to the process through which algorithmic systems reinforce ideological divisions among users, creating echo chambers that limit exposure to diverse perspectives (Sunstein, 2017).
This study explores the relationship between digital polarization and peacebuilding in the algorithmic age and examines how misinformation, algorithms, and information warfare influence conflict dynamics.
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