Webinar: Different Frontiers of Social Media War in Indonesia Elections
Date and Time: April 23, 2024 from 4:00pm HST
In this modern era, technological developments and increasing dependence on social media have changed the political landscape drastically. Social media has changed the way politicians communicate with voters. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram give candidates direct access to share their political views, plans, and messages. It succeeded in creating a new image for the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates which influenced the direction of the public’s choice. Like the previous election, in the 2024 General Elections, social media became the stage for complex political battles. On the one hand, social media has increased young voters’ participation, who feel more involved in the political process through active campaigns on social platforms. On the other hand, social media has become an effective means for spreading false information and hoaxes that can confuse voters and damage the integrity of elections. This webinar discusses the role of social media platforms during the 2024 General Elections, such as TikTok, in influencing public or voter perceptions. The speaker will explain several phenomena of social media use that effectively influence public choices. He will also examine where are the different frontiers of the social media war in Indonesia elections.
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