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A review by steve_t
Network Propaganda: Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics by Hal Roberts, Yochai Benkler, Robert Farris
4.0
A really interesting book that taught me something about the American media landscape.
The first third of the book I found the most informative, but it is all worth reading.
Mostly about how right wing media do not have built in, fact checking mechanisms in their landscape
While the left is more integrated with the centre, reinforced by journalistic practices
Refreshing to see direct language that calls out certain organizations and individuals
The ending surprised me since they promote truth seeking institutions, but warn against left-wing criticism of objectivity
Which I think is a bit contradictory
Also, kinda surprised that 538 and NPR are described a left wing rather than in the middle
I wonder if I am biased :P
Overall though
A book worth reading for people who fell into an existential political abyss after the 2016 election, like me.
The first third of the book I found the most informative, but it is all worth reading.
Mostly about how right wing media do not have built in, fact checking mechanisms in their landscape
While the left is more integrated with the centre, reinforced by journalistic practices
Refreshing to see direct language that calls out certain organizations and individuals
The ending surprised me since they promote truth seeking institutions, but warn against left-wing criticism of objectivity
Which I think is a bit contradictory
Also, kinda surprised that 538 and NPR are described a left wing rather than in the middle
I wonder if I am biased :P
Overall though
A book worth reading for people who fell into an existential political abyss after the 2016 election, like me.