David Pakman

The Echo Machine (eBook, ePUB)

How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER "For anyone who wants to stand up to disinformation and deepen their understanding of politics without getting lost in jargon, this book is essential reading." -Brian Tyler Cohen, YouTuber and bestselling author of Shameless From the host of The David Pakman Show comes a vital exploration of how right-wing extremism, media manipulation, and ideological echo chambers have eroded critical thinking and deepened political divisions -and how we can fight back to save our democracy The 2024 election cycle made one thing clear: disinformation isn't just a byproduct of our political system-it's a weaponized force shaping public opinion. In The Echo Machine, popular radio and podcast host David Pakman unpacks how misinformation spreads, why people become trapped in ideological bubbles, and the real-world consequences of media echo chambers on democracy. With his trademark clarity and sharp analysis, Pakman offers a roadmap for breaking free from cycles of manipulation and reclaiming critical thinking. Deeply researched and accessibly written, The Echo Machine is not just an exposé but a call to action. Beyond dissecting how we got to this point, Pakman also offers tangible solutions for how we can fix our broken system: increasing media literacy, cultivating intellectual humility, and consciously engaging with diverse viewpoints. As one early reader put it, "Pakman doesn't just diagnose the disease of disinformation-he prescribes the cure." Whether you're left-leaning, right-leaning, or somewhere in between, The Echo Machine challenges you to rethink the information you consume and recognize the forces shaping modern discourse. In an era where misinformation is rampant and democracy hangs in the balance, this book is an essential guide to navigating the political landscape with clarity and reason.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Beacon Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780807016541
• Artikelnr.: 72244104

Autorenporträt

David Pakman is the Host and Executive Producer of The David Pakman Show, a popular podcast and YouTube channel with more than 3 million subscribers and more than 2 billion total video views. He is known among his audience for providing incisive progressive political analysis and opinion without being dogmatic or tribal, or falling prey to the orthodoxy of the day. With a focus on economic and cultural issues, he has appeared on more than 100 media outlets, podcasts, radio and television shows, and in written interviews.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Why I Hate Politics
CHAPTER 1
How the United States Broke
CHAPTER 2
What Happened to Critical Thinking?
CHAPTER 3
What Are Facts?
CHAPTER 4
The Cost of Principles over Problems
CHAPTER 5
Why Choose Leftism?
CHAPTER 6
How to Fight Against a Movement That Has No Policy
CHAPTER 7
Why Does the Right Keep Winning?
CHAPTER 8
How to (Responsibly) Consume Media
CHAPTER 9
What Else Can We Do?
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index