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When wars go viral
Umeå University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology. Umeå University, Faculty of Arts, Department of culture and media studies. (Digsum)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3665-2476
2025 (English)In: Utpost, Vol. 2024/2025, p. 15-17Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.)) Published
Abstract [en]

In recent years, digital platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have transformed the way we experience and engage with global crises, especially wars. Social media has become central to how information spreads during conflicts like the ongoing war in Ukraine. Platforms such as Twitter and TikTok allow individuals to quickly reach millions with updates and analyses, challenging traditional news outlets. A key difference, however, is that social media algorithms prioritize engaging content, often favoring sensational or emotionally charged material. In this context, memes and viral posts become powerful tools to quickly capture attention and generate awareness around a particular issue or version of a story. 

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Umeå: Utrikespolitiska föreningen , 2025. Vol. 2024/2025, p. 15-17
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URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-235759OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-235759DiVA, id: diva2:1939233
Available from: 2025-02-21 Created: 2025-02-21 Last updated: 2025-02-21Bibliographically approved

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