David Pakman
Echo Machine : How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807016534
- author:
- David Pakman
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Beacon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 208
- Genre:
- Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism Political Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America Disinformation is no longer just a byproduct of our political system, but a weaponized force shaping public opinion. In this timely and deeply researched book, David Pakman explores how misinformation spreads, why people become trapped in ideological bubbles, and the real-world consequences of media echo chambers on democracy. Pakman offers a roadmap for breaking free from cycles of manipulation and reclaiming critical thinking, with tangible solutions for how we can fix our broken system. By increasing media literacy, cultivating intellectual humility, and consciously engaging with diverse viewpoints, we can begin to rebuild a more informed and nuanced public discourse.
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