Critical thinking about digital media

"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.

"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.

"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.