Fight for the truth: Reading about fake news and democracy in Neustrelitz

Fight for the truth: Reading about fake news and democracy in Neustrelitz

In the cultural city of Neustrelitz, things will soon come down to the matter: On June 26, 2025, an exciting reading and discussion with the title "Fight of Narrative - About Truth and Lies and Public Obsinance" will take place in the Fabrik.Feune. Organized by the cultural initiative, the event promises a deep insight into the dynamics of the information society and the democratic discourse.
The start forms prominent voices of the cultural scene, including actress Helene Grass, actor and theater director Frank Metzger and the author Tatjana Rese. You will present texts of greats such as Hannah Arendt, Sigmund Freud and Noam Chomsky. According to [Strelitzius] (https://strelitzius.com/2025/06/kampf-der-narrative-kultenschafende- and discussed-in-kof-neustrelitz-ueber- luege- und-the-offliche--express), the topic of "protection as the basis of democracy" is the focus of the discussion.

The debate about fake news, alternative facts and conspiracy theories, which are particularly spread over social media, is becoming more common. Experts come to the conclusion that no more people believe in such theories, but they are more present and dangerous today. They often pursue strategic goals, such as the ancestor of anxiety or political cynicism, emphasizes Deutschlandfunk in a current report. There it is also pointed out that in the early year 2023 almost half of internet users in Germany were confronted with false or unbelievable information and 49% remember contributions that represented man -made climate change as a fake.

The responsibility of the media

media literacy is increasingly recognized as the key to combating disinformation. The refinement in the distinction between misinformation, which is unintentionally spread, and disinformation, which is used consciously, is crucial. Sources such as the Federal Center for Political Education explain that not only less trust in the media heats up the problem, but also that the term “fake news” is often used to discredit news sources. In detail with the topics is required: critical questioning, comparing sources and examining senders are important tools in the fight against dishonest information.

The challenges of fake news and the associated dangers for democratic discourse are diverse. Events such as the election of Donald Trump 2016 and the Brexit referendum, which have impressively show how manipulative and extensive disinformation can be manipulative and extensive disinformation. Initiatives such as "EU vs. Disinfo" and the European Digital Media Observatory aim to counteract these dangers, as the bpb

A look into the future

The event in Neustrelitz not only forms the framework for an important dialogue about the challenges of truth and reality in our time, but is also part of a long -term series of events. A participatory theater project is planned with a public performance in September, which should develop from these discussions. The support of the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Seniors, Women and Youth as part of the "Live democracy!" plays a crucial role here.

The central questions that are raised during the reading and discussion are also important for the future of democratic commitment. How can citizens form an informed opinion in a climate characterized by disinformation? And how do you ensure that the voice of civil society is heard in the political arena? It is clear that without a strong culture of conversation and pursuit of truth, the basics of our democracy could falter. These challenges have to be tackled - and not only in Neustrelitz, but wherever people work for open and democratic society.