How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality

By: Samuel C. Spitale

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Synopsis: Made to Stick by Chip Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this illustrated guide to navigating today&’s post-truth landscape, filled with real-world examples of disinformation campaigns.The average person receives 4,000 to 10,000 media messages a day. It&’s no wonder we struggle to separate the news from the noise and fact from fiction--but in these unprecedented times, it&’s essential to democracy that we do. For anyone struggling to figure out how to live--and vote--their values, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. You&’ll learn: • The history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News • Why simple messages are so powerful • How social messaging creates unconscious biases • Who profits from propaganda • How propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you Filled with real-world examples of disinformation campaigns that impact every citizen and clever illustration, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781683693093
Related ISBNs:: 9781683693086
Publisher:: Quirk Books
Date of Addition:: 11/15/22
Copyrighted By:: Samuel C. Spitale
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Communication, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.