Social media-driven polarisation will intensify
Rumours and extreme political views are not new, but social media magnify their volume, circulation and impact
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- A widespread phenomenon
- Structural flaws
- Active users hold extreme views
- Polarising and false content spreads faster
- Polarising politicians deepen divides
- Remedial action?
- Outlook
- News source
- Mobilisation
- Reduce voter turnout
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