Technology · 22 min
The Reality Game
By Samuel Woolley
This episode reveals how algorithms and deliberate influence operations subtly construct our perception of reality, offering a framework to understand and reclaim agency in a digitally manipulated world.
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Technology
Duration
22 min
What it is about
Digital Truth, Information Warfare, Media Literacy
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet unease about what's real online, or found yourself questioning the very ground of shared understanding, this can help you see the hidden forces at play.
The author
Samuel Woolley is a leading researcher in computational propaganda and digital disinformation, whose work at the University of Texas at Austin reveals how political actors use social media to manipulate public opinion and distort reality.
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