Dating Democracy #7: Gatekeeper or gatewatcher?

In democracies, the media have a dual role: they serve as a source of information and are a critical control mechanism to monitor the actions of governments, state authorities and policymakers.

However, traditional information media such as newspapers and public broadcasters are facing increasing pressure today. The number of regular listeners and readers is in steady decline. In particular, the democratisation of the media landscape through the Internet and new digital formats is contributing to this. In the midst of these changes, conspiracy theories and disinformation campaigns are spreading at breakneck speed and threatening the common public sphere – and all this at a time when one crisis follows closely on the heels of another and the major challenges pressing down on us ideally require a common and solid base of information to enable rapid action.

Together with you and our guests, we want to discuss what type of reporting is needed to strengthen a general public geared towards a constructive approach. What might reporting that encourages us to play an active role in shaping the future look like? Do we need to focus more on finding solutions? And how can apocalyptic scenarios help?

Speakers

• Han Langeslag, journalist and founder of Perspective Daily
• Petra Pinzler, host of the Podcast „Auch das noch? Der freundliche Krisenpodcast“
• Marie Lina Smyrek, better known as "smypathisch", Tik Tok creator

Moderation

• Florian Prokop, journalist and moderator

Information

• Venue: Forum
• The video of the event will also be available later on YouTube.
• The event is free of charge.
• Event language: German
  
• Participation requirements: no prior knowledge required
• A ticket is required. Remaining tickets will be available at the box office.

Accessibility

• We are a wheelchair accessible venue.
• Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
• An induction loop system is available.
• People with visual impairments are welcome. We will ask for guide assistance for the blind if you need it.
• The event is aimed at interested people of all ages.
• Drinks and food can be purchased.

The future is for everyone! The Futurium wants to be accessible to everyone.

If there are any other access needs on your part, please feel free to let us know. We will try to meet them: info@futurium.de

All information on accessibility can be found here.

Photo & Video

Photos will be taken during the event. If you don’t wish to be pictured, please let us know in advance.

Tickets

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