Dr. Hans-Ulrich Wagner will speak at the “Forum on Democracy and the Culture of Remembrance” about the role of the media in the culture of remembrance. The event will explore the responsibilities of the media and its users, particularly in the context of a critical culture of remembrance.
From Hugenberg to Musk: The Responsibility of the Media in Times of Democracy and Authoritarian Rule
In modern democracies, our understanding of reality is shaped significantly by the quality of the mass media, encompassing both traditional and digital platforms, and the work of journalists. How do we perceive our society and its history? Which issues take priority? Which conflicts threaten liberal democracy? Today, global online platforms shape markets and public debates like never before. However, as technological developments advance, so do the political and ethical challenges related to history, remembrance, and memory.
How should we deal with the flood of information, targeted misinformation, and fake news? How can we strengthen our resilience? What does media responsibility—and the responsibility of its users—mean today, especially when it comes to fostering a culture of critical remembrance?
Program
Die Rolle der journalistischen Medien in der Erinnerungskultur – nicht nur ein historischer Abriss [The Role of the News Media in the Culture of Remembrance – More Than Just a Historical Overview]
Dr. Hans-Ulrich Wagner, Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut, Hamburg
NS‑Vergangenheit im Social‑Media‑Sog: Wer steuert die Erinnerung? Erinnerungskultur, Verantwortung und digitale Öffentlichkeit [The Nazi Past in the Social Media Maelstrom: Who Controls Remembrance? Culture of Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Digital Public Sphere]
Dr. Iris Groschek, Hamburg Foundation for Memorial Sites and Learning Centers in Memory of the Victims of Nazi Crimes
Click here for the event flyer (in German only)
The event “Von Hugenberg bis Musk: Verantwortung von Medien in Zeiten von Demokratie und autoritärer Herrschaft” [From Hugenberg to Musk: The Responsibility of the Media in Times of Democracy and Authoritarian Rule] will be held in German.
