Critical thinking about digital media

"Readers will discover how social media is used as a weapon and what they can do to protect themselves. From Russian bots and fake news to cyberbullying and online shaming, readers will discover who is weaponizing social media and why. They also will uncover . . . information about the benefits of social media and how they can use it in beneficial ways"--Provided by publisher.

"Going viral. It's a phrase that you hear thrown around whenever something is blowing up on the Internet, but what does it really mean? How does something or someone go from a random post on social media to a household name? What does it mean for the person who posted it? There's the dark side, too: hoaxes, illegal content, and Russian trolls. Readers take a deep dive into the world where fame isn't measured in minutes, but in clicks. This book gives readers the tools to sort the real from the fake, as well as resources to explore"--Provided by publisher.

"Memes and Internet satire are everywhere online. They come and go so quickly, it's hard to understand what they even mean. Readers take a closer look at this modern phenomenon in a thoughtful and accessible way. They will explore the early days of memes including where the name comes from and how they spread throughout the web. This book investigates the world of Internet satire including the rise of fake news and the trouble humor can cause when they go too far"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will look at the origins of Twitter and its development as a news source, as well as its darker turn as a source of misinformation and propaganda"--Provided by publisher.

"Confirmation bias is the tendency of people to interpret, remember, and specifically seek out information that confirms beliefs they already have. It's part of how the human brain works. Being aware of its existence and how it can creep into your life is the best defense. A growing feeder of confirmation bias in the modern world is the internet, particularly social media, where it's easy to surround yourself with a bubble of like-minded people. In this text we will explore the ways that the social media bubble encourages confirmation bias, and how to combat it"--Provided by publisher.

This book gives readers the tools to sort the real from the fake, as well as resources to explore.

Readers will discover how social media is used as a weapon and what they can do to protect themselves.

Readers will look at the origins of Twitter and its development as a news source, as well as its darker turn as a source of misinformation and propaganda.

"Memes and Internet satire are everywhere online. They come and go so quickly, it's hard to understand what they even mean. Readers take a closer look at this modern phenomenon in a thoughtful and accessible way. They will explore the early days of memes including where the name comes from and how they spread throughout the web. This book investigates the world of Internet satire including the rise of fake news and the trouble humor can cause when they go too far"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the . . . technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the . . . world of fake news"--Provided by publisher.