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Truth vs. The Algorithm: How Social Media Fuels Hate, Lies, and Violence

Truth vs. The Algorithm: How Social Media Fuels Hate, Lies, and Violence


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Every day we open our phones and scroll. We see memes, breaking news, conspiracy theories, arguments, hate speech, and the occasional cat video. It feels random, chaotic - but it's not. It's engineered. Truth vs. The Algorithm exposes the reality: truth consistently loses in the feeds we consume because the system is designed that way. Social media platforms figured out that lies spread faster, anger lasts longer, and division drives profits. The result isn't just toxic discourse - it's real-world violence. Simon Edge traces the path from seemingly harmless posts to catastrophic consequences. He examines case studies where digital propaganda fueled bloodshed: the Christchurch mosque shooting livestreamed on Facebook, the Buffalo massacre broadcast on Twitch, the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in Myanmar fanned by Facebook hate speech. He dissects how QAnon turned millions into believers of a dangerous fantasy, how January 6 was organized in plain sight, and how Big Tech executives responded with denial and excuses. This book isn't another partisan rant or conspiracy of its own. It's fact-heavy, carefully documented, and unafraid to point the finger where it belongs: at algorithms designed to maximize engagement at any cost. Outrage is the fuel. Lies are the accelerant. We are the product. At the same time, Edge writes with wit and clarity, making even the darkest truths bearable. He knows laughter can be a lifeline when the facts feel overwhelming. If you've ever wondered: Why does false information spread so much faster than truth? How do online conspiracy theories leap into real-world violence? Why don't the platforms stop it - and why won't they? What can ordinary people do about it? The answers are here. They're not comforting, but they're necessary. Truth vs. The Algorithm is both a warning and a guide. It's a record of how we got here, and a challenge to what we're willing to tolerate. The algorithm is winning. Truth is losing. And if nothing changes, the cost will be far greater than our attention spans.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798267736480
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 38
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: How Social Media Fuels Hate, Lies, and Violence
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8267736484
  • Publisher Date: 29 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 2 mm
  • Weight: 113 gr


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