When Algorithms Silence the Citizen's Voice

Carlos Osvaldo Mabutana, a writer, will launch another book next week entitled "Social Networks Killed Democracy." According to the author, the book may answer the following questions: Who truly controls our opinions? Are we still masters of our own thoughts, or do we merely echo what algorithms whisper in our digital ears?

According to the writer, in a world where news travels faster than reflection, the line between freedom of expression and mass manipulation has become blurred. We live in an age of abundant information, but paradoxically, we feel a growing hunger for truth. The challenge is no longer finding data, but distinguishing reflection from reaction, influence from manipulation, and popularity from credibility.

The work emerges from unraveling this technological and political tangle, giving rise to a new literary work that promises to shake things up: Social Networks Killed Democracy.

But don't expect to find a manual of easy answers or a political pamphlet. This book is, above all, an invitation to reflection. A profound journey into how technology is reshaping citizenship, emptying public debate and, ultimately, transforming (for better or worse) the very essence of democracy.

To launch this debate in Mozambique, the author has prepared an unmissable sharing session. The official book presentation will be led by Dr. Wilker Dias, promising an evening of intense and enlightening dialogue.

Entry is open to all who care about the future of our society. The book will be available for purchase in Portuguese and English, making it accessible to an even wider audience.

Don't miss this opportunity to look at your phone screen with fresh eyes. Come be a part of this conversation. After all, if social media wants to define what we think, the only possible revolution is for us to learn to think for ourselves.

Save the date in your calendar:

Date: July 8th

Time: 6:00 PM (Sharp!)

Location: YOLO Education – Rua Fialho de Almeida, nº 37, COOP, Maputo