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Media literacy educators have always insisted that we are both creators and receivers of media messages. The truth of this is even more apparent in today's digital environment, with children and adults alike participating in a ubiquitous, nonstop stream of social media. Clearly, students need the tools to interpret news and information critically - not just for school but for life in a "post-truth" world, where the lines blur between entertainment, information, and persuasion. 

AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024 Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value...

Learn how the perception of truth has been weaponized in modern politics with this "insightful" account of propaganda in Russia and beyond during the age of disinformation (New York Times).When information is a weapon, every opinion is an act of war. We live in a world of influence operations...

One of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed informational borders. Drawing on deeply personal interviews with North Korean defectors from all walks of life, ranging from propaganda artists to diplomats, Jieun Baek tells the story of North Korea's information underground.

A direct counterpoint to fear mongering headlines about shariah law—a Muslim American legal expert tells the real story, eliminating stereotypes and assumptions with compassion, irony, and humor Through scare tactics and deliberate misinformation campaigns, anti-Muslim propagandists insist...

Warum gibt es Fake News? Und warum verbreiten sie sich so erfolgreich? Weil der Mensch nicht so rational ist, wie er gerne denkt. Denn Fake News gibt es schon, solange es Nachrichten gibt. Neu ist nur ihr Ausmaß.

Was haben das Verschwinden von Apfelsorten, das Auftreten von Politikern in Talkshows, religiöser Fundamentalismus und der Kunst- und Musikmarkt miteinander gemeinsam? Überall wird Vielfalt reduziert, Unerwartetes und Unangepasstes zurückgedrängt. An die Stelle des eigentümlichen Inhalts rückt vermeintliche Authentizität: Nicht mehr das »was« zählt, sondern nur noch das »wie«.

“Cox's book is worth reading for anyone who loves politics but hates what it has become.” —Jonathan Martin, POLITICO “A gripping account of a moment that changed the country—and a reminder of just how far we still have to go to find our way back.” —The Free Press “Off Ramp is an...

Fake news posts and Twitter trolls were just the beginning. What will happen when misinformation moves from our social media feeds into our everyday lives? Online disinformation stormed our political process in 2016 and has only worsened since. Yet as Samuel Woolley shows in this urgent book, it...

Кто хочет идти дальше, тот должен быть в тренде. Должен уметь разбираться в новых технологиях, новых каналах информации, новой этике. Только так можно остаться на плаву, завоевать доверие и привлечь сторонников. Эта аудиокнига станет для вас кратким введением в мир новой этики и информационной реальности, расскажет о создании образа и работе с потоками информации. Вы узнаете, что такое клиповое мышление, как оно может сработать против вас и как обернуть его в свою пользу.

История давно перестала быть уделом только лишь ученых, превратившись в одно из самых мощных орудий в битвах политиков. Разные интерпретации мировой истории встали на службу политическим менеджерам, но в этот момент столкнулись с волей народных масс. Профессор Европейского университета в Санкт-Петербурге Иван Курилла на конкретных примерах показывает, как меняется прошлое и кому это нужно, а также рассказывает, как наше обращение к истории и ее новая трактовка влияют на внешнюю и внутреннюю политику разных стран.

Uncover the chilling psychology of mind control and discover how unseen algorithms manipulate your daily beliefs. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking deep dive traces the dark evolution of human persuasion from ancient rituals to modern authoritarian propaganda. Whether you...

Step inside the gripping world of backchannel statecraft where shadow negotiators secretly prevent global catastrophes. Perfect for an intellectual commute or a deep-focus learning session, this thought-provoking deep dive exposes the high-stakes reality of international relations. Forget the...

Master the political forces reshaping global democracy with a clear-eyed look at the historic cycles of populist revolt. Turn your daily commute into an engaging masterclass on history and social science, cutting through the noise of partisan news to reveal the true mechanics behind modern...

Protect democratic equality and master the history of censorship with this thought-provoking political deep dive. Whether you need an engaging educational commute or a framework to understand today's urgent civic battles, this global exploration of human rights immerses you in the fierce...

Master the psychology of mass influence and defend your daily media diet against weaponized disinformation. Perfect for your commute, this eye-opening exploration untangles the chaotic news cycle that fuels doomscrolling. Learn how ancient rulers and modern algorithms use the exact same tactics...

Uncover the history of mass persuasion and master the psychology needed to survive digital disinformation. Whether commuting to work or endlessly scrolling your social feeds, this thought-provoking journey exposes the invisible forces shaping your beliefs. See how rulers, revolutionaries, and...

Decode the political science behind anti-establishment movements and the global clash between citizens and corrupt elites. Whether you are commuting to work or trying to make sense of endless election cycles, this thought-provoking history offers clarity on today’s most polarizing rhetoric...

Uncover weaponized propaganda and forged historical myths engineered to manipulate truth and rewrite human history. Perfect for an enlightening morning commute, this thought-provoking investigation exposes how fabricated narratives harden into accepted facts. Travel from ancient courts to modern...

Master modern civics and beat political burnout with a calm, unbiased look at how US government power truly operates. Perfect for your morning commute, this grounded exploration cuts through the partisan noise to reveal the actual machinery driving elections, media cycles, and federal courts...