Down the Rabbit Hole: Slowing the Spread of Misinformation and Propaganda on Social Media
Language: English
Published by Digital Literacy Publishers, 2024
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- Title
- Down the Rabbit Hole: Slowing the Spread of Misinformation and Propaganda on Social Media
- Author
- Faught, Lacey J.; Harvey, Adrienne
- Publisher
- Digital Literacy Publishers
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798991618304
- Item weight
- 549 grams
Have you ever been down the social media rabbit hole?
In a world where the lines between fact and fiction blur with every click, Down the Rabbit Hole: Slowing the Spread of Misinformation and Propaganda on Social Media takes you on a journey through the addicting, yet confusing and often deceptive online landscape. Much like Alice's descent into Wonderland, authors Lacey J. Faught and Adrienne Harvey explore the chaotic social media platforms and how our communities turn to these places every day, seeking truth in illusions.With the cunning use of allegory, Lacey J. and Adrienne dissect how social media platforms have become breeding grounds for falsehoods and manipulation, echoing the surreal and disorienting experience of Alice's adventure. The book delves into the psychological and technological mechanisms that allow misinformation to flourish and offers actionable strategies for slowing its spread.
Using their Three-Click Method, you'll be ready to quickly and effectively test the reliability of the information presented to you on social media and other online sources.
Down the Rabbit Hole is not just a guide; it's a call to action for anyone who seeks to navigate the chaos of the digital age with a clear mind and a critical eye. Whether you're a casual social media user, a concerned citizen, or a media professional, this book equips you with the basic yet critical problem-solving skills you need to recognize, challenge, and mitigate the impact of misinformation and propaganda on communities.
"If you could save the world in 30 seconds, would you do it? The good news is that you can make a major contribution to making the world, and the internet, a better place with just three clicks."
— JaneA Kelley, Author, Blogger, Mental Health Advocate
"This book offers a way through the social media madness. Easy, actionable steps. It’s an essential book for the digital age."
— Nikki McCoy, Writer and Communications Strategist
"This thought-provoking work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand and reclaim agency in our increasingly digital lives."
— Raoul Didisheim, Founder Didisheim Consulting
"Down the Rabbit Hole does not just inform, it calls you to action, all while making you feel better equipped for the social media jungle."
— Toyin Tope-Adedipe, Mental Wellness Coach and Public Speaker
"A must-read! We have the power to think and not be subtly or overtly digitally manipulated. In addition to checking the validity of content, the book describes other invaluable fact-check sources. Use them!"
Ken Torre, Retired judicial branch executive, Community volumteer supporting education
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