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Invisible Rulers

The People Who Turn Lies into Reality
Book • 2024
Renée DiResta’s investigation reveals how power and influence have been transformed by a virtual rumor mill of niche propagandists.

These propagandists, despite positioning themselves as trustworthy, wield significant reach, influence, and economic power, undermining the legitimacy of institutions and reshaping politics, culture, and society.

The book exposes the machinery and dynamics of the interplay between influencers, algorithms, and online crowds, and offers strategies for leaders to adapt and counter these forces.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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Sam Harris
as a book that speaks to the insanity of the moment.
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#378 — Digital Delusions
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Nilay Patel
at the end of the podcast as
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Renee DiResta
's book.
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Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0
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Ryan Holiday
as a book exploring the spread of misinformation online.
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Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta
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Stacey Abrams
as a book she recently ordered.
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Defeating Trump’s Chaos Playbook with Our New Age of Insistence
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about how information spreads online and how niche propagandists can shape public opinion.
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The New Age of Media Manipulation | Renée DiResta
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Bill Kristol
as a very good book, focusing on influence and propaganda online.
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Renée DiResta on Social Media, Political Power, and Elon Musk
Recommended by Garrett Graff to learn more about the influence of social media algorithms.
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Enragement Equals Engagement
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Jordan Harbinger
as the author of the book discussed in the podcast.
1054: Renee DiResta | The Puppet Masters of Public Opinion
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Micah Loewinger
as the author of the book, highlighting her research on online manipulation.
How Hank Green Makes the Truth Go Viral. Plus, the Escape Fantasies of the Uber Rich.
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Jordan Harbinger
when discussing misinformation and audience capture on social media.
1055: Is Nephew Forever Lost for Denying Holocaust? | Feedback Friday
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Kara Swisher
as the author of the book and to discuss her research on online disinformation and propaganda.
How the Right Launders Online Propaganda with Renée DiResta
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Antonia Cereijido
in the introduction of the podcast episode.
Imperfect Paradise: When the disinformation machine comes for you
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Andy Levy
as a new book that delves into how lies turn into reality.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Flames GOP for Crying DEI ‘Oppression’
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Anne Applebaum
as an excellent book about disinformation and online propaganda.
Trump Kicks Down the Guardrails

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