How Social Media Fuels the Hagiography of Political Figures

When important people like leaders die, people often remember them in a way that makes them seem perfect, like a saint.

This is called hagiography.

It happens naturally, but the internet and social media make it happen much faster.

People share pictures, videos, and quotes that paint the person as a hero.

This can help people feel better, but it also makes it hard to talk about any mistakes the person made.

It also makes people on opposite sides of a political issue feel even more divided.