This Is Not Propaganda

In 'This Is Not Propaganda,' Peter Pomerantsev delves into the world of disinformation and propaganda, exploring how these tactics have been used to shape reality and undermine democracy.

The book blends reportage, family history, and intellectual adventure, taking readers from Russia to the Philippines, Ukraine, and the United States.

Pomerantsev meets various figures, including Twitter revolutionaries, pop-up populists, and 'behavioral change' salesmen, to understand the mechanisms of modern propaganda.

He argues that the manipulation of truth is a global issue, not limited to Russia, and that it affects individuals' deepest thoughts and feelings.

The book also discusses efforts to counter these propaganda techniques and restore faith in democracy and factual information.