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Echoes of Deception

By Adrian Vale

Echoes of Deception

By Adrian Vale

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Lies have always traveled fast, but today they move at the speed of a click-rewiring politics, reshaping societies, and eroding trust across the globe. From viral memes that turn fringe ideas mainstream to state-sponsored influence campaigns that destabilize democracies, disinformation and propaganda have become the most powerful weapons of the digital age.This book pulls back the curtain on how and why falsehoods outperform facts. It reveals the psychology that makes people vulnerable, the algorithms that amplify outrage, and the deliberate strategies that corporations, governments, and extremist groups use to flood the world with noise. Drawing on gripping case studies-from election interference and climate denial to deepfakes and information warfare-it exposes the mechanics of deception in a way that is both unsettling and clarifying.For readers concerned about media manipulation and political influence, educators teaching digital literacy, or citizens seeking a clear lens in an era of post-truth politics analysis, this book offers not easy answers but sharper tools. It shows why echo chambers algorithms thrive, how cognitive bias and belief formation shape our choices, and what countermeasures actually work to resist manipulation without falling into paralyzing distrust.By the end, you will gain a practical framework to spot patterns of deceit, evaluate narratives with new clarity, and recognize when your own emotions are being played. In a world where lies spread faster than truth, discernment is no longer optional-it is survival.
Product details
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2025-10-30
Publication Date:
2025-10-30
Publisher:
VIJ Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
939034994X
ISBN13:
9789390349944
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
448 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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