The digital transformation of the public arena is one of the most important challenges democratic societies face today. Associated opportunities and hopes, but also dangers and fears, feature prominently in public discussions. In this and the following three episodes, we will discuss the public arena, its democratic functions, and challenges introduced by digital media. This discussion is just getting started, so be prepared to leave with more questions than answers.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:22 - The public arena03:32 - The public arena defined11:06 - The functions of the public arena for democracy14:46 - Visibility and representation17:22 - Group formation18:52 - Problem solving21:54 - ConclusionScript:http://digitalmedia.andreasjungherr.de/public_arena.html#the-public-arena

Introduction00:22 - The public arena03:32 - The public arena defined11:06 - The functions of the public arena for democracy14:46 - Visibility and representation17:22 - Group formation18:52 - Problem solving21:54 - ConclusionScript:http://digitalmedia.andreasjungherr.de/public_arena.html#the-public-arena

News media as structures of the public arena

One of the most important challenges societies face today is how to make sense of digital media. We are deeply uncertain about their impact: mechanisms, conditions, and opportunities of and for their uses remain unclear. The goal the podcast is to help you to make sense of digital media, the changes it brings, and the challenges it presents. This podcast accompanies the lecture series Digital Media in Politics & Society of the Chair for the Governance of Complex and Innovative Technological Systems at the University of Bamberg.