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Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Navigating Digital Discourse and Misinformation

This chapter examines the transformation in audience engagement fueled by digital platforms, emphasizing how creators target niche audiences to find success. It highlights the implications of conspiracy theories on politics, using a Texas case study to illustrate the danger of misinformation and its influence on public perception. The discussion addresses the dynamics of online outrage and the complexities of engaging with false narratives, urging a more thoughtful approach to digital discourse.

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