Image and memory in times of denialism and hate speech
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This article explores the intersection between memory, testimony, and photography in the construction of an understanding of past events and how this relationship is being challenged in the digital age. It emphasizes the significance of images as visual testimonies and the capacity of photographs to influence the perception of truth and the construction of historical and social narratives. There is an emphasis on the impact of digital image manipulation and the growing distrust in the veracity of photographs, which poses challenges in the fight against denialism and the creation of false narratives. Historical examples of image manipulation are mentioned, underscoring the importance of working towards the construction of social imaginaries based on ethics and intellectual honesty. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of responding to hate speech and intolerance through the production and circulation of images that promote memory and truth. Examples of artistic and political actions that have used images as tools for protest and raising awareness of events, particularly in the Argentine context marked by military dictatorship and human rights abuses, are mentioned. A call is made to address these challenges collectively and through a multidisciplinary approach in an era marked by post-truth and information manipulation.
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