{"title":"Philip N. Howard","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip N. Howard is a distinguished author renowned for his insightful exploration of the intersection between technology and society. With a focus on the profound implications of digital media on democracy, his works offer a deep dive into the current era's pressing tech-driven issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is the illuminating book, \u003cem\u003eLie Machines\u003c\/em\u003e, where Howard unpacks the complex machinery behind the spread of misinformation and disinformation. His writing combines rigorous research with accessible commentary, making intricate scientific and societal topics both educational and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoward’s books are pivotal for those interested in the evolving landscapes of science and nature, particularly where these fields overlap with digital advancements. Readers will find themselves better equipped to understand and critically analyse the digital world we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lie-machines-by-philip-n-howard-9780300250206","title":"Lie Machines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology is breaking politics—what can be done about it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtificially intelligent “bot” accounts attack politicians and public figures on social media. Conspiracy theorists publish junk news sites to promote their outlandish beliefs. Campaigners create fake dating profiles to attract young voters. We live in a world of technologies that misdirect our attention, poison our political conversations, and jeopardise our democracies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith massive amounts of social media and public polling data, and in-depth interviews with political consultants, bot writers, and journalists, Philip N. Howard offers ways to take these “lie machines” apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLie Machines\u003c\/em\u003e is full of riveting behind-the-scenes stories from the world’s biggest and most damagingly successful misinformation initiatives—including those used in Brexit and U.S. elections. Howard not only shows how these campaigns evolved from older propaganda operations but also exposes their new powers, gives us insight into their effectiveness, and explains how to shut them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854639845612,"sku":"9780300250206","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300250206.jpg?v=1759250579"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/philip-n-howard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}