Research On The Polarization Of Public Opinion In The "post-truth" Era

At present,there is a new typical phenomenon about public opinion.Under the fragmentation of social media,the public's attention to hot events is no longer attached to the search for truth.Because emotions precede the truth,the public easily enter the tendency of polarization of public opinion.Some scholars define the situation in which the spread of emotions precedes the truth as "post-truth." In the post-truth,the paradox of emotions is more likely to stimulate the public's nerves.It makes the public easier ignore the truth.The public prefer to believe in their own views.At this time,the frequency of public opinion polarization is more frequent than ever.The benign construction of social media will also be affected.I believes that while raising vigilance,it is more important to explore the current social environment and communication environment in the face of this situation.This paper systematically examines the case of specific frontiers with the perspectives of journalism,communication and sociology.It analyzes the causes,development and influence.The purpose of this paper is to explore prevention strategies.It tries to interpret the polarization of public opinion in the post-truth era.Such research is not only conducive to improving the normative media mechanism and public opinion,but also an indispensable academic path and research trend.