The Reality Game
The Reality Game
Why Emerging Technologies Threaten Our Grip on Truth
About This Book
In The Reality Game (2020), Samuel Woolley exposes how political actors manipulate public opinion through digital means—a practice he calls "computational propaganda." The book examines how automated bot networks, fabricated news stories, and coordinated online campaigns do more than create confusion—they actively erode democratic governance. Woolley makes the case that citizens must take back control of digital platforms from the massive, unregulated technology companies that currently dominate them.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone concerned about democracy’s survival in the digital age
- Social media users who want to understand platform manipulation
- People seeking reliable methods to distinguish authentic news from fabrications
- Readers interested in technology’s impact on political systems
- Citizens who want to identify and resist online propaganda
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