{"product_id":"truth-vs-the-algorithm-simon-edge-9798267736480","title":"Truth vs. The Algorithm: How Social Media Fuels Hate, Lies, and Violence","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery day we open our phones and scroll. We see memes, breaking news, conspiracy theories, arguments, hate speech, and the occasional cat video. It feels random, chaotic - but it's not. It's engineered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruth vs. The Algorithm\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the reality: truth consistently loses in the feeds we consume because the system is designed that way. Social media platforms figured out that lies spread faster, anger lasts longer, and division drives profits. The result isn't just toxic discourse - it's real-world violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Edge traces the path from seemingly harmless posts to catastrophic consequences. He examines case studies where digital propaganda fueled bloodshed: the Christchurch mosque shooting livestreamed on Facebook, the Buffalo massacre broadcast on Twitch, the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in Myanmar fanned by Facebook hate speech. He dissects how QAnon turned millions into believers of a dangerous fantasy, how January 6 was organized in plain sight, and how Big Tech executives responded with denial and excuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book isn't another partisan rant or conspiracy of its own. It's fact-heavy, carefully documented, and unafraid to point the finger where it belongs: at algorithms designed to maximize engagement at any cost. Outrage is the fuel. Lies are the accelerant. We are the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Edge writes with wit and clarity, making even the darkest truths bearable. He knows laughter can be a lifeline when the facts feel overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does false information spread so much faster than truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do online conspiracy theories leap into real-world violence?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy don't the platforms stop it - and why won't they?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat can ordinary people do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers are here. They're not comforting, but they're necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruth vs. The Algorithm\u003c\/b\u003e is both a warning and a guide. It's a record of how we got here, and a challenge to what we're willing to tolerate. The algorithm is winning. Truth is losing. And if nothing changes, the cost will be far greater than our attention spans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Edge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267736480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d","brand":"Simon Edge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47453072523519,"sku":"9798267736480","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7095b3ac-6ad9-4e53-8e12-489ccd0ffe93.jpg?v=1761931761","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/truth-vs-the-algorithm-simon-edge-9798267736480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}