| Sumario: | The article analyzes Anton Jäger’s book *Hyperpolitics: Extreme Politicization Without Political Consequences*, which examines the paradox of intense political engagement in the digital age that fails to produce substantive change. Jäger traces Western politics from the post-Cold War era of political apathy through a resurgence of antipolitics around 2008, culminating in today’s "hyperpolitics," characterized by high politicization but low institutionalization and ineffective activism largely mediated by social media. The book argues that modern political participation is fragmented and often confined to online expression, which fosters fleeting outrage without durable reform, partly due to societal atomization and the distractions of contemporary comforts. While Jäger highlights the role of digital technology in amplifying political fervor, the article critiques his underestimation of the performative and often superficial nature of this engagement, noting that despite widespread activism, systemic political structures remain largely unchanged.
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