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.
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.
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.
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