At the same time, the video mainly frames the phenomenon as an illiberal deviation, paying less attention to the structural weaknesses of the EU that help fuel it—such as legitimacy deficits, technocratic governance, and the growing distance between EU decision-making and citizens. In this sense, democratic backsliding is not only a challenge to Europe, but also a symptom of unresolved tensions within the European project itself.

This article shows as echo chambers and the cognitive biases we live within ( even for me in particularl those amplified by social media )contribute significantly to the emergence of affective polarization. These mechanisms limit individuals’ exposure to diverse perspectives, reinforcing pre-existing beliefs and emotional attachments to one’s own group while intensifying hostility toward opposing groups. Consequently, the digital environment does not merely reflect social divisions but actively exacerbates them through algorithmic personalization and selective exposure, fostering an “us versus them” mentality that undermines deliberative democracy and civic coexistence.

Every day, when we open our social media feeds, we enter digital echo chambers created by algorithms that tailor content to our preferences and beliefs. These systems constantly reinforce our opinions, showing us only what aligns with our worldview and preventing us from truly seeing what is happening beyond our curated bubbles. For example, while most people are aware of and hold firm views about the conflict in Palestine, far fewer know about the devastating civil wars and humanitarian crises currently affecting Sudan. I chose to include a short summary video to help break this echo chamber and encourage a more open, critical understanding of global events.