Rezension: "Digitaler Faschismus. Die sozialen Medien als Motor des Rechtsextremismus"

von Maik Fielitz & Holger Marcks

Abstract

Marcks and Fielitz offer with this highly relevant book an important contribution to the contemporary debate about the connection between social media and right-wing extremism. In their essay they offer not only an in-depth analysis of our society and the threats of manipulation via media, but also possible solutions and counter strategies. The volume Digitaler Faschismus is both a warning and a love letter to democracy and its core values. This highly readable book is recommended for all readers worried by the dangers of hate speech, fake news and the future of the digital society.