Integrating media studies, science and technology studies, and social psychology, Deceitful Media examines the rise of artificial intelligence throughout history and exposes the very human fallacies behind this technology.
The book explores the emergence of spiritualism as both a religious and cultural movement in the nineteenth century, highlighting its interplay with the burgeoning media entertainment industry. Natale positions spiritualism within the context of a new commodity culture, illustrating how it transformed the production and consumption of public entertainments. Through this lens, he reveals the significant impact of spiritualism on societal norms and entertainment practices during this era.