Conspiracyland
Trolls, True Believers and the New Information War
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Published:2nd Jan '25
Should be back in stock very soon
'Unbelievable' Ian Hislop
'A tour de force' Jeremy Vine
'Excellent' Julia Ebner, Telegraph
MY NAME IS MARIANNA SPRING AND SOME OF MY TROLLS SAY THEY WANT TO KILL ME
Ever since she became the BBC's first disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring has delved into the worlds of media manipulators and conspiracy theorists. Meeting face-to-face with architects of hate and fake news, she discovers how people come to believe that terrible atrocities are staged, and that pandemics and climate change are the tools of an invisible elite bent on world domination.
Told with curiosity, urgency and, most of all, empathy, Conspiracyland pulls back the curtain on the information battle threatening us all, and bears witness to the real-world consequences that lie beyond our screens.
'A crucial read for understanding the intricate web of misinformation that influences our modern world' Eliot Higgins, author of We Are Bellingcat
A compelling guided tour of a dystopian underworld * John Naughton, Observer *
An excellent piece of investigative journalism... For all the abuse she receives, you never find Spring demonising or humiliating conspiracy theorists; instead she highlights their inner struggles, fears and desires * Julia Ebner, Telegraph *
This book is full of unbelievable nonsense. I am very grateful to Marianna Spring for her admirable attempts to defend us against it * Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye *
Spring is uniquely qualified to explore our conspiracy-laden social media age... Charts the mountain of misinformation that democracy will struggle to overcome * New Statesman *
Brave and brilliant... Marianna Spring lowers a bucket into the well of online misinformation and bile, and pulls up clarity and understanding * Fiona Bruce *
Deeply reported yet extremely readable... A snapshot of a world that shows no sign of shrinking. * Irish Independent *
A tour de force... Something has gone very badly wrong with social media - Marianna Spring wades into the cesspit on our behalf * Jeremy Vine *
Marianna Spring is one of the most talented journalists of her generation. Her journey through Conspiracyland shows in chilling detail why we should all be deeply concerned about trolls and conspiracy theorists... essential reading * Jeremy Bowen *
An essential exploration into the heart of conspiracyland, Marianna Spring's journey sheds light on the shadowy world of disinformation and the powerful role of social media in shaping our beliefs. With gripping narratives and heart-wrenching personal stories, this book is a crucial read for understanding the intricate web of misinformation that influences our modern world. * Eliot Higgins, author of the Sunday Times bestseller We Are Bellingcat *
A powerful, brave voice in the noisy age of disinformation and online abuse. I've admired Marianne's courageous journalism for a while. This book continues and builds on that excellent work. * Anita Anand *
Marianna has brought to light astonishing narratives... She reminds us how seriously we must now take fake news and the spread of false lies, and the very real havoc it can wreak * Emily Maitlis *
ISBN: 9781838955267
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 25mm
Weight: 303g
352 pages
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