When kids start disappearing from Quinn Calvet's small town inupstate New York, her Instagram posts about them start to blow up. But rumours, conspiracies and claims run rampant online, andbefore she knows it, Quinn is in the centre of a nightmare thatmight be more terrifying and deadly than... číst celé
Cindy L Otis Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Deze auteur combineert haar passie voor schrijven met uitgebreide ervaring in inlichtingenanalyse. Haar werk duikt vaak in thema's als het onderscheiden van desinformatie en het herkennen van nepnieuws, waarbij ze put uit een diep begrip van de mechanismen achter de verspreiding van informatie en manipulatie. Haar achtergrond biedt een uniek perspectief en analytische diepgang, waardoor lezers kunnen navigeren in het complexe informatielandschap.
This informative YA nonfiction title by a former CIA analyst explores the history of fake news and offers guidance on how to avoid its pitfalls. While "fake news" is a contemporary buzzword, its roots stretch back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the French Revolution. The book emphasizes the importance of seeking truth amidst misinformation. Through engaging narratives, the author highlights the historical impact of misinformation and shares insights from her decade-long CIA experience. Readers will learn actionable strategies for identifying fake news, understanding the information they encounter daily, and recognizing their own biases. This critical thinking approach encourages readers to contextualize current events. Enhanced with photo illustrations, informative inserts, and trivia sidebars, the book captivates and challenges readers to think analytically about the world around them.