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Misbelief : what makes rational people believe irrational things / by Ariely, Dan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book--an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis--examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis--from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex--far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve--and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth. In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of "misbelief'--the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us--on the right and the left--and it is only by understanding this psychology that we can blunt its effects. Grounded in years of study as well as Ariely's own experience as a target of disinformation, Misbelief is an eye-opening and comprehensive analysis of the psychological drivers that cause otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Utilizing the latest research, Ariely reveals the key elements--emotional, cognitive, personality, and social--that drive people down the funnel of false information and mistrust, showing how under the right circumstances, anyone can become a misbeliever. Yet Ariely also offers hope. Even as advanced artificial intelligence has become capable of generating convincing fake news stories at an unprecedented scale, he shows that awareness of these forces fueling misbelief make us, as individuals and as a society, more resilient to its allure. Combating misbelief requires a strategy rooted not in conflict, but in empathy. The sooner we recognize that misbelief is above all else a human problem, the sooner we can become the solution ourselves."--
Subjects: Belief and doubt; Disinformation.; Misinformation.; Online manipulation.;
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Somebody told me ... : one man's unexpected journey down the rabbit hole of lies, trolls, and conspiracies / by Wallace, Danny,author.;
"Bestselling author Danny Wallace (Yes Man and Join Me) takes on the modern epidemic of lies, conspiracy theories, and disinformation to find out if truth has a chance in the fight. Have your loved ones been pulled into the rabbit hole of online conspiracies? Are they spouting strange theories about secret cabals or admiring authoritarian leaders? How did we become so vulnerable to false beliefs? Wallace's eye-opening investigation explores the ripple effects of misinformation -- meeting families torn apart, journalists on the frontlines, reformed conspiracy believers, influencers cashing in on fear, and the faceless trolls spreading lies. He reveals how disinformation not only devastates lives but divides communities and reshapes nations. False narratives seize our imaginations, leaving us feeling both powerless and oddly energized. With trademark wit and keen insight, Wallace delivers a timely, thought-provoking exploration that will make you question everything you think you know about truth in the digital age"--
Subjects: Conspiracy theories.; Deception.; Disinformation.; Fake news.; Internet; Mass media; Misinformation.; Online manipulation.; Truthfulness and falsehood.;
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Enshittification : why everything suddenly got worse and what to do about it / by Doctorow, Cory,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A book explaining the process of "enshittification"-a term coined by Cory Doctorow to describe the inevitable process of digital platforms getting worse and worse for users, with wide-ranging implications-and how to combat it"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Computers and civilization.; Electronic data processing; Electronic data processing; Human-computer interaction.; Information technology; Information technology; Online manipulation.;
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Broken code : inside Facebook and the fight to expose its harmful secrets / by Horwitz, Jeff(Journalist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A behind-the-scenes look at the manipulative tactics Facebook used to grow its business, how it distorted the way we connect online, and the company insiders who found the courage to speak out"--
Subjects: Facebook (Firm); Facebook (Firm); Social media;
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Manufacturing Chaos. by Pemberton, Justin,film director.; Farrier, David,actor.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David FarrierOriginally produced by Video Project in 2022.MANUFACTURING CHAOS offers a survey on the recent rise of disinformation from a global perspective, looking at how changes in the way we receive information and connect with one another have influenced such events as Brexit, COVID-19, the 2016 election, Qanon, "deepfakes" and artificial intelligence, and more. Once a site of what many considered to be utopic potential, the primacy of social media platforms on the internet has rapidly turned it into a ready vehicle for disinformation. The film examines how the convergence of rising inequality, our increasing reliance on the online world, combined with new tools for manipulation, has enabled the creation of parallel realities with dramatic social consequences. People living within the same community can now perceive the world in vastly different ways, depending on where they hang out online. The power to manipulate narratives and herd people toward falsehood raises the stakes so high that peace and cooperation are becoming increasingly fragile, the goal of disinformation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Democracy.; Conspiracies.; Propaganda.; Disinformation.;
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Baba is you [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Baba Is You is an award-winning puzzle game where you can change the rules by which you play. In every level, the rules themselves are present as blocks you can interact with; by manipulating them, you can change how the level works and cause surprising, unexpected interactions! With some simple block-pushing you can turn yourself into a rock, turn patches of grass into dangerously hot obstacles, and even change the goal you need to reach to something entirely different.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Puzzle video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Puzzles; Baba is you (Game);
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The Present. by Ditter, Christian,film director.; Rocket Sweda, Easton,actor.; Kinnear, Greg,actor.; Fisher, Isla,actor.; Shea Joyce, Mason,actor.; Rudolph, Shay,actor.; Photon Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Easton Rocket Sweda, Greg Kinnear, Isla Fisher, Mason Shea Joyce, Shay RudolphOriginally produced by Photon Films in 2024.A brilliant boy discovers that he can manipulate time using a family heirloom. He soon team up his siblings in returning to the time of their parents' separation in hopes of changing the outcome.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Science fiction.; Science fiction films.; Families.; Fantasy films.;
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Off the Record. by Foe, Kirsten,film director.; Sui, Olivia,actor.; Qualley, Rainey,actor.; De Mornay, Rebecca,actor.; Hansen, Ryan,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Olivia Sui, Rainey Qualley, Rebecca De Mornay, Ryan HansenOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2024.Rising singer-songwriter Astor Grey's life takes a dark turn when she enters a turbulent romance with washed-up rock star Brandyn Verge. What begins as a whirlwind love story unravels into a gripping tale of manipulation and resilience as Astor fights to reclaim her autonomy and music.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Romance.; Musicals.;
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Donnie Darko. by Kelly, Richard,film director.; Osborne, Holmes,actor.; Gyllenhaal, Jake,actor.; Duval, James,actor.; Malone, Jena,actor.; Gyllenhaal, Maggie,actor.; McDonnell, Mary,actor.; Swayze, Patrick,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Holmes Osborne, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Duval, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Patrick SwayzeOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 2001.After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Cult films.; Coming-of-age films.; Science fiction films.;
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Dark squares : how chess saved my life / by Rensch, Danny,author.;
"Born into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse, and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch's remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world. With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the center of the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history. He chronicles the traumas of being "special" in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic, Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession for an ancient game, and chess became his only escape. Rensch rose through the chess ranks until a medical emergency nearly took him out of the game forever. And it almost did, until Chess.com came along. Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective, and haunting, Dark Squares is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch's resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Rensch, Danny.; Chess players; Chess; Ex-cultists;
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