Johan Farkas

Johan Farkas is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen. With a PhD in Media and Communication Sciences from Malmö University, he specializes in the intersection of digital media, democracy, and post-truth politics. His work critically examines concepts like fake news, filter bubbles, and platform governance within contemporary media ecosystems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Media and Communication Sciences, Malmö University (2023)
• Cand.it in Digital Design and Communication, IT University of Copenhagen (2016)

Research Focus: Farkas' research explores how digital metaphors shape public understanding of information systems, analyzes metajournalistic discourse around misinformation, and investigates the political implications of post-truth phenomena. His work combines discourse theory with critical media analysis to address democratic challenges in digital societies.

Recent Publications: Includes studies on epistemic authority in journalism, techno-oligarchy, and disinformation discourse, appearing in journals like Nordicom Review and Journalism Studies. He has contributed to academic debates through peer-reviewed articles and encyclopedia entries on media topics.

Media Engagement: Frequently appears in public debates through contributions to Amerikansk Public Service, podcasts like Democracy:Differently, and critical media analysis of political events such as the Swedish Ministry of Culture discussions. His work has been referenced in Bluesky and Facebook discussions.