At the FUNK Forum: A Society without Critical Thinking Becomes Fertile Ground for Hate Speech, Disinformation, and the Erosion of Values

A society without critical thinking becomes fertile ground for hate speech, disinformation, and the erosion of shared values. This was the main message delivered today at the panel discussion “Media Literacy and Constructive Journalism vs. Hate Speech,” held as part of the Festival of Art, Science, and Culture – FUNK 2025. Panel participants clearly emphasized that combating hate speech is a shared responsibility — of the media, institutions, and the public alike. The...