Likewar
The Weaponization of Social Media
What's it about
Ever wonder how a simple tweet or meme can ignite a protest, swing an election, or even start a war? Discover how social media has become the new global battlefield and learn the tactics used by governments, terrorists, and celebrities to manipulate you online. This summary of Likewar decodes the playbook of modern information warfare. You'll learn to spot bot armies, identify sophisticated propaganda, and understand the psychology behind viral disinformation. Gain the critical skills to defend yourself and see the hidden digital conflicts shaping your world.
Meet the author
P. W. Singer is a strategist at New America and an editor at Popular Science, recognized by the Smithsonian as one of the nation's 100 leading innovators. Emerson T. Brooking is a resident fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council. Together, they combined Singer's deep experience in 21st-century warfare with Brooking's expertise in conflict and social media. Their unique partnership allowed them to document the collision of likes and bullets, revealing how online battles are shaping real-world conflict and our daily lives.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a simple tweet or meme can ignite a protest, swing an election, or even start a war? Discover how social media has become the new global battlefield and learn the tactics used by governments, terrorists, and celebrities to manipulate you online. This summary of Likewar decodes the playbook of modern information warfare. You'll learn to spot bot armies, identify sophisticated propaganda, and understand the psychology behind viral disinformation. Gain the critical skills to defend yourself and see the hidden digital conflicts shaping your world.
Meet the author
P. W. Singer is a strategist at New America and an editor at Popular Science, recognized by the Smithsonian as one of the nation's 100 leading innovators. Emerson T. Brooking is a resident fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council. Together, they combined Singer's deep experience in 21st-century warfare with Brooking's expertise in conflict and social media. Their unique partnership allowed them to document the collision of likes and bullets, revealing how online battles are shaping real-world conflict and our daily lives.
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