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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
So I've read books on the horrors of social media, and read books about the horrors of fascism, however I've haven't yet read anything that slapped the two topics together and made me wake up to just how dangerous a dystopia we're living through right now.
I realize it can all seem like a melodramatic exaggeration, but I challenge anyone to read this book and not feel the same. Technically this book is more of a biography of Nobel Prize winning Ressa and her Pilipino Media organsiation - but in many ways its an explanation of the benign and mundane slide into authoritarianism that is happening all around the world.
Ressa is refreshingly and inspirationally honest in this book. While often terse and to the point, its also super scary to see what Ressa has been up against in her efforts, from the aloof neglect of Mark Zuckerburg to the braggadocios politics of Strongmen dictators - Ressa isn't afraid (or more accurately overcomes her fear) of being vulnerable in service to the truth.
While this review has been somewhat gloomy, Ressa does offer hope, both in her own role-modelling and also offering very real advice against fascist misinformation etc etc. Highly recommended!
I realize it can all seem like a melodramatic exaggeration, but I challenge anyone to read this book and not feel the same. Technically this book is more of a biography of Nobel Prize winning Ressa and her Pilipino Media organsiation - but in many ways its an explanation of the benign and mundane slide into authoritarianism that is happening all around the world.
Ressa is refreshingly and inspirationally honest in this book. While often terse and to the point, its also super scary to see what Ressa has been up against in her efforts, from the aloof neglect of Mark Zuckerburg to the braggadocios politics of Strongmen dictators - Ressa isn't afraid (or more accurately overcomes her fear) of being vulnerable in service to the truth.
While this review has been somewhat gloomy, Ressa does offer hope, both in her own role-modelling and also offering very real advice against fascist misinformation etc etc. Highly recommended!
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
“So how do you stand up to a dictator? By embracing values, defined early—they’re the subtitles of the chapters you’ve read: honesty, vulnerability, empathy, moving away from emotions, embracing your fear, believing in the good. You can’t do it alone. You have to create a team, strengthen your area of influence. Then connect the bright spots and weave a mesh together. Avoid thinking in terms of 'us against them.' Stand in someone else’s shoes. And do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” - Maria Ressa
This is another powerful memoir that I read! Ressa's life is such an inspiration. I am reminded of Janus Silang's quote saying "Natatakot ako pero okay lang matakot". Brave. Bold. Courageous and Exemplary Iconic. There are a lot of learnings and lessons that she shares in this book. I can say that she is like a Modern Katipunera who fights for disinformation and the truth.
There is a huge impact on me on how I should stand and what I am willing to risk to show the truth and dismantle disinformation. This memoir is such a beauty. I even reminisce about the part of me when I also join School Press conferences where I was shaped as one of the young journalists.
I can't even say more about this book since I am full of motivation to start something that can create a ripple of impact on others.
“Democracy is fragile. You have to fight for every bit, every law, every safeguard, every institution, every story. You must know how dangerous it is to suffer even the tiniest cut. This is why I say to us all: we must hold the line.” -Maria Ressa
This is another powerful memoir that I read! Ressa's life is such an inspiration. I am reminded of Janus Silang's quote saying "Natatakot ako pero okay lang matakot". Brave. Bold. Courageous and Exemplary Iconic. There are a lot of learnings and lessons that she shares in this book. I can say that she is like a Modern Katipunera who fights for disinformation and the truth.
There is a huge impact on me on how I should stand and what I am willing to risk to show the truth and dismantle disinformation. This memoir is such a beauty. I even reminisce about the part of me when I also join School Press conferences where I was shaped as one of the young journalists.
I can't even say more about this book since I am full of motivation to start something that can create a ripple of impact on others.
“Democracy is fragile. You have to fight for every bit, every law, every safeguard, every institution, every story. You must know how dangerous it is to suffer even the tiniest cut. This is why I say to us all: we must hold the line.” -Maria Ressa
challenging
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informative
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
January 2023, with Yugto Bookclub https://www.instagram.com/yugto.bookclub
Expose his or her methods, don't back down, and risk your freedom.
Keep learning.
Expose his or her methods, don't back down, and risk your freedom.
Keep learning.
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Why did she keep yapping about facebook…….i got ur point girl 😭
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced