Alfred Hermida

Alfred Hermida is a Canadian journalist, academic, and author. He is a professor at the University of British Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, where he focuses on digital media, social media, and networked journalism.

Hermida's research explores the changing landscape of journalism in the digital age, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social media and mobile technologies on news consumption, production, and distribution. His work also examines the role of algorithms and artificial intelligence in shaping news and information environments.

He has written extensively on the topic of social journalism, a concept that emphasizes the collaborative and participatory nature of news creation and dissemination in the digital age. His publications include books such as "Participatory Journalism: Guarding Open Gates at Online Newspapers" and "Tell Everyone: Why We Share and Why It Matters." He is frequently cited in media outlets for his expertise on digital journalism and social media trends.