Barcelona unrest: how to fabricate a protest in the age of TikTok
An analysis examines the recent Barcelona demonstrations, showing how organizers used TikTok to stage and amplify a protest that many observers consider manufactured. The piece details coordinated video posting, algorithmic amplification, and the role of digital tools in shaping public perception, raising concerns about the ease of fabricating social movements online and the challenges for authorities and journalists in verifying authenticity.