How to Win the War on Truth, Samuel C. Spitale
How to Win the War on Truth, Samuel C. Spitale
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How to Win the War on Truth
An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality

Author: Samuel C. Spitale

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Unabridged: 11 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Kalorama

Published: 10/25/2022


Synopsis

Made to Stick by Chip Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this guide to navigating today's post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns.

We're bombarded with information like never before. Some of it's true, some of it's spin, and some of it's flat-out fake news. And that's by design. Propaganda helps governments and corporations sell us products, lifestyles, and ideas. Sometimes the agenda is harmless, but other times it's destructive, and it's not always easy to spot the difference.

Whether you want to be informed on the issues or debunk misinformation wherever you encounter it, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. You'll learn: the history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News; why simple messages are so powerful; who profits from propaganda; how propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you; and how to find the truth for yourself.

Filled with real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, it's essential that we do.

About Samuel C. Spitale

Samuel C. Spitale is a media studies expert who has written for Huffington Post, as well as Geek magazine, Star Wars Insider, and Advocate.com. Previously, he worked at Lucasfilm Ltd. in global product development. He is the author of Star Wars: Collecting a Galaxy.


Reviews

TITLE: How to Win the War on Truth AUTHOR: Samuel C Spitale PUB DATE: 10.25.2022 Now Available Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this illustrated guide to navigating today’s post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns. Whethe......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

Book 11/52 for 2023. I want to give this book a 5, but I can't because it is far too light on answering how one actually finds truth. What tools should an individual be deploying day after day to deal with the onslaught of falsehoods being generated via marketing, lobbying, PRing, and general politi......more

This book has lots of details about propaganda, and definitely helped me with understanding more than I already did! Awesome book! I would recommend it to someone who likes books about real things (non-fiction) and wants to know more about how to deal with the world and its tricks. 5 stars 🤩......more

Goodreads review by Ron

What is truth? Is there an absolute Truth with a capital T or is all true relative based on how many people believe it? Is there an organized assault on truth or is this just the result of a very frenzied "marketplace of ideas?" Interested? Read on! Samuel Spitale is fervent in his belief that objec......more

Goodreads review by Marcela

Absolutely brutal.......more