Based on a series of data analyses, Different Narratives of One Society by Martin Buchtík explores when the popular narrative of a “divided Czech society” holds true—and where it falls short. The book examines the impact of current phenomena such as social media and accelerating technological change, while also asking why we are so drawn to clear-cut stories and why we need them.
The publication identifies seven largely universal aspects that often underlie the partial narratives and social tensions present in contemporary Czech society. Understanding these aspects can help distinguish between imagined and real concerns, explain differences in everyday storytelling, and shed light on the crisis of politics.
The research and publication were supported by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung – Representation in the Czech Republic and the Masaryk Democratic Academy.
