Dirk Netter is a research associate and PhD candidate at Philipps University of Marburg, where he focuses on education for democracy, with a particular emphasis on the impact of misinformation and conspiracy narratives on democratic structures. He studied sociology and political science at the University of Augsburg and further pursued sociology and social research at Philipps University of Marburg.
He also holds teaching responsibilities in sociology and educational sciences at Justus-LiebigUniversity Giessen (JLU) and Philipps University, Marburg, contributing particularly to courses on the societal and political frameworks that shape (political) education.