[ecrea] ECREA Pre-Conference: Information Diversity and Media Pluralism in the Age of Algorithms

ECREA Pre-Conference: Information Diversity and Media Pluralism in the 
Age of Algorithms

The concept of information diversity has gained attention in the 
aftermath of the Brexit referendum and the 2016 US presidential election 
as social divides manifested themselves. This discussion renewed the 
interest in pluralism and diversity in the media as a crucial part of 
democracy. Algorithmic news selection (“filter bubbles”) and social 
media “echo chamber” challenge the idea of free access to a broad range 
of opinions and topics. Against this background, the question arises how 
sufficient information plurality for citizens can be ensured in order to 
enable informed political participation.

The aim of this preconference is to bring together researchers 
interested in new perspectives on information diversity and media 
pluralism. Submissions may investigate following questions:

−             What is diversity beyond political ideology?

−             How much diversity is needed for a functioning democracy?

−             How can diversity and pluralism be measured?

−             How can we insure sufficient pluralism in the current 
media landscape?

−             How does information diversity und media pluralism differ 
across countries?

We are interested in submissions covering one or several of the above 
questions. Submissions may investigate information diversity and media 
pluralism from all relevant perspectives (citizens, political actors, 
journalists, and other groups; media regulation, media production, media 
content, media use and reception, and effects), both on a theoretical 
and empirical level; internationally comparative studies are 
appreciated. We encourage submissions with a broad variety of approaches 
and from diverse perspectives, such as political communication, 
communication policy and law, media use, journalism, or another relevant 
background and from all parts of the world. Scholars at all stages of 
their careers are welcome to apply.

Abstract submissions: Please include (a) the title of your paper, (b) an 
abstract of no more than 400 words, and (c) names and affiliations of 
the authors.

Schedule:
Date of the pre-conference: 31 October 2018
Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2018
Acceptance letters: 15 June 2018

Venue:
Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano

Organisers:
Edda Humprecht, University of Zurich

Judith Möller, University of Amsterdam

Natali Helberger, University of Amsterdam

Submissions until April 30, 2018 to: (diversity.ecrea18 /at/ ikmz.uzh.ch) 
<mailto:(diversity.ecrea18 /at/ ikmz.uzh.ch)>

Fees:

Non-members: 75 CHF

ECREA members: 30 CHF

PhD students: free

Contact for questions: (edda.humprecht /at/ uzh.ch)


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