Author profile: Mihaela-Georgiana Mihăilescu

Mihaela-Georgiana Mihăilescu is a PhD researcher at the University of Bath focused on internet politics, with a particular interest in political memes and the role of meme creators in shaping public discourse. Her work explores the intersection of digital culture and political engagement, uncovering how memes serve as tools for influence, narrative-building, and fostering online communities. Through her work, Mihaela highlights the transformative potential of political memes, examining how they challenge traditional political dynamics and create new avenues for participation and public opinion formation.

JD Vance: The Man, The Meme, The Bipartisan Paradox

Mihaela-Georgiana Mihăilescu • Mar 18 2025 • Articles

Vance’s case represents the transformation of politics into a spectacle where engagement is measured not by votes, but by clicks, shares, and digital distortions.

How Călin Georgescu and Far-Right Leaders Turn Conspiracy into Spectacle

Mihaela-Georgiana Mihăilescu • Dec 17 2024 • Articles

Memes are emerging as powerful tools of resistance, exposing the absurdity of claims and undermining their polarising intent.

Weaponising Memes: Reflections on Digital Propaganda

Mihaela-Georgiana Mihăilescu • Nov 9 2024 • Articles

The challenge is not merely to regulate content but to cultivate a culture of informed scepticism, where we value truth and reason above clever visuals.