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About this book
How can we turn back the tide of post-truth politics, fake news, and misinformation that is damaging our democracy? First, by empowering citizens to recognize and resist political lies and deceptions: Using cutting-edge neuroscience research, we show you the tricks post-truth politicians use to exploit our mental blindspots and cognitive biases. We then share with you strategies to protect yourself and others from these threats. Second, by addressing the damage caused by the spread of fake news on social media: We provide you with effective techniques for fighting digital misinformation. Third, by exerting pressure on politicians, media, and other public figures: Doing so involves creating new incentives for telling the truth, new penalties for lying, and new ways of communicating across the partisan divide. To put this plan into action requires the rise of a Pro-Truth Movement - a movement which has already begun, and is making a tangible impact. If you believe truth matters, and want to protect our democracy, please read this book, and join us. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky and Tim Ward have teamed up to help citizens learn to protect themselves from lies, and empower them to put truth back into politics.
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Table of contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Our Moment of Truth
- The Pro-Truth Pledge
- Chapter 1. Why Should We Care About Truth in Politics?
- Chapter 2. The Behavioral Science of Political Deception: The 2016 US Election
- Chapter 3. The Illusory Truth Effect
- Chapter 4. The Decline of Mainstream Media’s Influence
- Chapter 5. The Rise of Online and Social Media—and Viral Deception
- Chapter 6. Truth and the Tragedy of the Commons
- Chapter 7. The Pro-Truth Pledge: Tilting the Scale Toward the Truth
- Chapter 8. Rational Communication and the Backfire Effect
- Chapter 9. Collaborative Truth-Seeking Instead of Argument
- Conclusion: Building a Pro-Truth Movement
- Glossary of Cognitive Biases, Mental Errors, and Other Important Terms
- References
- About the Authors