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From the agora to the 'reel': youth and feminism dispute the democratic narrative against the extreme right
Spain🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive3 hr. ago

From the agora to the 'reel': youth and feminism dispute the democratic narrative against the extreme right

The article discusses how Spanish democracy has shifted from traditional public spaces like the agora to digital platforms dominated by misinformation and algorithms that prioritize confrontation for profit. At a conference organized by infoLibre at the University of Complutense in Madrid, experts examined how extreme-right groups exploit the frustrations of a precarious generation, while questioning the role of journalism and feminism in this new communication ecosystem. The discussion highlighted how social media rewards controversy over thoughtful debate, with particular focus on how women face unique challenges in these spaces, including harassment and being dismissed through derogatory terms. The conversation also explored whether short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram undermines the depth of feminist or institutional messaging compared to longer formats such as televised discussions.

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infoLibre logoinfoLibreIndependentProgressive3 hr. ago
From the agora to the 'reel': youth and feminism dispute the democratic narrative against the extreme right

The article discusses how Spanish democracy has shifted from traditional public spaces like the agora to digital platforms dominated by misinformation and algorithms that prioritize confrontation for profit. At a conference organized by infoLibre at the University of Complutense in Madrid, experts examined how extreme-right groups exploit the frustrations of a precarious generation, while questioning the role of journalism and feminism in this new communication ecosystem. The discussion highlighted how social media rewards controversy over thoughtful debate, with particular focus on how women face unique challenges in these spaces, including harassment and being dismissed through derogatory terms. The conversation also explored whether short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram undermines the depth of feminist or institutional messaging compared to longer formats such as televised discussions.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through a critical lens toward algorithmic manipulation, the rise of extreme-right narratives, and the marginalization of women’s voices online. It emphasizes the role of feminism and journalism in countering these trends, using language that critiques systemic issues of

infoLibre logoinfoLibreIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
'The algorithm is a master of the sword': free debate on networks, truth and memory at the Complutense University

infoLibre hosted a summer course discussion at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid focusing on truth, narrative, and memory in the digital age. The event featured speakers including Marc Biarnés, known online as Nosoloviernes, who criticized the algorithm for being non-progressive and driving misinformation through platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He emphasized the need for humor in politics and called for legislation against the spread of false information. Other participants discussed how media, fiction, documentaries, and social networks shape collective memory and identity, highlighting the importance of uncovering silenced histories and alternative narratives.

Bias read (Center): The discussion focused on the role of media, algorithms, and misinformation in shaping societal memory and political engagement. While some participants expressed critical views toward current trends in media consumption and political disengagement, the event maintained a balanced approach by giving

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