¿Es válido atribuir la polarización política a la comunicaci...

¿Es válido atribuir la polarización política a la comunicación digital? Sobre burbujas, plataformas y polarización afectiva

Examines the complex relationship between digital communication and contemporary political polarization, highlighting the interplay of media, elite decisions, and socio-political factors rather than attributing polarization solely to digital influences.

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