Online Anger as Capital | philosopher Joseph Vogl and economist Ivan Boldyrev

The growth of social media has provided ideal conditions for feelings of anger and frustration to be expressed and shared. Social media have become part of our economic and political system, they do not offer a product, but a platform for everyone’s opinions. As a result feelings of resentment are being used and exploited by populist and authoritarian leaders. Come and learn from philosopher Joseph Vogl how the capitalist system behind social media benefits from fueling resentment. Online Anger as Capital | Lecture and conversation by philosopher Joseph Vogl and economist Ivan Boldyrev | Wednesday 5 April 2023 | 20.00 – 21.30 hrs | LUX, Nijmegen | Radboud Reflects and Nijmegen School of Management Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2023/map-terugblik-2023/05-04-23-online-anger-as-capital-lecture-and/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2EwS8X0n0 Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast! Radboud Reflects organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, science and society, check our website for upcoming in-depth (English) lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/agenda/english-lectures/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl/rr/newsletter