In 2024, a year marked by major elections on a global scale, the media have become powerful tools in shaping public opinion. This event, curated by The Geopolitical Cafe and aimed at high school students, offers an in-depth look at how the media, from traditional channels to social networks, influence election campaigns and voter decisions.
Through the analysis of concrete examples, such as the U.S. presidential election and Russian interference in European elections, students will learn how propaganda and disinformation have become powerful political weapons. The meeting will not only be a theoretical exploration, but an opportunity to provide participants with practical tools to recognize and defend themselves against media manipulation, helping them develop critical thinking toward the news and information they consume every day.
It will be an opportunity to immerse themselves in the subtle and often invisible dynamics by which the media can shape the thinking and choices of millions of people. A manipulated tweet or a well-constructed fake news story can change the course of an election or influence the collective perception of a global event. In a world where fake news can travel faster than the truth, it is critical to learn to distinguish fact from distortion, to read between the lines, and to avoid falling into the traps of misinformation.
In collaboration with Caffè Geopolitico.
