Max Fisher
The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
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The Chaos Machine is a book by Max Fisher that explains how social media has driven the world mad, leading to the election of populists, strife, genocide, and COVID-19 conspiracy theories. It shows how social media sites push users towards more extreme positions, deepening divisions in society in pursuit of greater engagement and profit.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
The Chaos Machine is a vital book for our times, as it delves into the profound impact of social media on global society. The rise of populists like Trump and Bolsonaro, the outbreak of strife and genocide in countries like Myanmar, and the widespread dissemination of COVID-19 conspiracy theories have all been traced back to the breakdown of our social and political lives. This breakdown has been fueled by the relentless competition among apps, companies, and algorithms to capture our attention, leading to the polarization of society and the pursuit of greater engagement and profit.
Max Fisher, a renowned New York Times technology reporter, has extensively explored the ways in which social media sites, increasingly driven by artificial intelligence rather than human ingenuity, push users towards increasingly extreme positions. His work has shed light on the mechanisms by which these platforms deepen societal divisions, ultimately serving the interests of greater engagement and profit.
Through extraordinary access to the most powerful players in Silicon Valley and compelling testimonies from individuals around the world, The Chaos Machine provides a comprehensive account of how we arrived at this uniquely perilous moment. It offers insights into the mechanisms that drive our online selves and proposes strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the digital age.
In conclusion, The Chaos Machine is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of social media and its profound impact on our world. By examining the ways in which social media has shaped our social and political lives, and by offering solutions for navigating the challenges posed by the digital age, this book provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the current global landscape.
Weight: 284g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529416404
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