Invisible rulers: the people who turn lies into reality
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New York : PublicAffairs, 2024.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 436 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
Norwich/Otis New Adult Nonfiction
303.375 DIR
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"By revealing the machinery and dynamics of the interplay between influencers, algorithms, and online crowds, DiResta illustrates the way propagandists deliberately undermine belief in the fundamental legitimacy of institutions that make society work. These invisible rulers create bespoke realities to revolutionize politics, culture, and society. Their work is driven by a simple maxim: if you make it trend, you make it true. DiResta predicts the consequences and offers ways for leaders to adapt and fight back"--
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Norwich/Otis New Adult Nonfiction
303.375 DIR
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9781541703377, 1541703375
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General Note
"If you make it trend, you make it true"--Page 1 of dust jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-423) and index
Description
"By revealing the machinery and dynamics of the interplay between influencers, algorithms, and online crowds, DiResta illustrates the way propagandists deliberately undermine belief in the fundamental legitimacy of institutions that make society work. These invisible rulers create bespoke realities to revolutionize politics, culture, and society. Their work is driven by a simple maxim: if you make it trend, you make it true. DiResta predicts the consequences and offers ways for leaders to adapt and fight back"--,Provided by publisher
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APA Citation (style guide)
DiResta, R. (2024). Invisible rulers: the people who turn lies into reality. First edition. PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)DiResta, Renee. 2024. Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)DiResta, Renee, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. PublicAffairs, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)DiResta, Renee. Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. First edition. PublicAffairs, 2024.
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