Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era

The emergence of digital technology has created a post-truth culture, where facts are too easily dismissed. Disinformation explains how human psychology, historical, psychological, economic, and cultural forces have contributed to this culture, and how to develop practical skills for separating truth from lies. It does not seek to point the finger of blame at any individuals or groups, but rather focuses on how these forces have influenced human behaviors during a time of rapid technological change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

The idea of a world in which facts mean nothing can cause anxiety, fear, and even paranoia. Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era aims to help us better understand how we got to where we are, see how we can move beyond a culture in which facts are too easily dismissed, and develop practical skills for separating truth from lies. The book explains how human psychology, the early visions of a global computer network, propaganda and conspiracy theories, new technology, the economics of information, and popular culture have contributed to the creation of the post-truth culture. It does not seek to point the finger of blame at any individuals or groups, but rather focuses on how these forces have influenced human behaviors during a time when all of humanity is struggling to better understand and control challenging new technologies.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538196984