How to Stand Up to a Dictator
A Nobel Laureate's Fight Against Authoritarianism -- Includes an Introduction by Amal Clooney
What's it about
How do you fight back when the truth itself is under attack? Discover the playbook for defending democracy in the digital age. Learn how to navigate a world of disinformation, hold power accountable, and find the courage to speak truth, even when it’s dangerous. This summary of Maria Ressa's journey reveals the tactics autocrats use to silence dissent and control the narrative. You'll gain practical insights from a Nobel laureate's frontline battle, learning how to identify propaganda, build resilient communities, and harness technology for good, not for tyranny.
Meet the author
Maria Ressa is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and CEO of Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital news site, celebrated for her courageous defense of press freedom against authoritarianism. With decades of experience as an investigative reporter and CNN's lead correspondent in Asia, Ressa has dedicated her career to fighting disinformation. Her firsthand battle against a dictator's regime in the Philippines provides the powerful, urgent foundation for her guide on protecting truth and democracy in the digital age.
What's it about
How do you fight back when the truth itself is under attack? Discover the playbook for defending democracy in the digital age. Learn how to navigate a world of disinformation, hold power accountable, and find the courage to speak truth, even when it’s dangerous. This summary of Maria Ressa's journey reveals the tactics autocrats use to silence dissent and control the narrative. You'll gain practical insights from a Nobel laureate's frontline battle, learning how to identify propaganda, build resilient communities, and harness technology for good, not for tyranny.
Meet the author
Maria Ressa is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and CEO of Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital news site, celebrated for her courageous defense of press freedom against authoritarianism. With decades of experience as an investigative reporter and CNN's lead correspondent in Asia, Ressa has dedicated her career to fighting disinformation. Her firsthand battle against a dictator's regime in the Philippines provides the powerful, urgent foundation for her guide on protecting truth and democracy in the digital age.
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