Muhammad Atique, "Algorithmic Saga: Understanding Media, Culture, and Transformation in the AI Age" (Atique Mindscape Publishing, 2024)

Nov 1, 2025

Dr. Muhammad Atique, an expert in Digital Governance and founder of Atique Mindscape Publishing, dives into the transformative power of algorithms in our daily lives. He discusses how these algorithms shape our newsfeeds and influence our critical thinking. Atique highlights the risks of confirmation bias and advocates for mindful media consumption. He also explores the future of jobs in the AI landscape and emphasizes the importance of digital literacy. Ultimately, he urges a balance between technology use and maintaining personal connections.

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ANECDOTE

Global Journey Shaped His Perspective

Muhammad Atique described his personal journey from Pakistan to journalism work in Houston, China, and New Zealand which shaped his interest in media change.
He connected these travels and varied practice to his motivation for writing Algorithmic Saga.

INSIGHT

Algorithms Shape Choices Through Repetition

Algorithms collect our demographics and behaviors to train ad systems and shape recommendations across apps and sites.
Repeated exposure to algorithmic recommendations nudges beliefs and consumer choices without conscious awareness.

INSIGHT

AI Risks Eroding Critical Thinking

Overreliance on AI tools like ChatGPT can reduce deep thinking as people accept machine answers without critique.
Atique warns that handing decisions to AI risks weakening individual critical reasoning and judgment.

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In an age when digital media permeates every aspect of our lives, understanding its influence is more critical than ever. Algorithmic Saga: Understanding Media, Culture, and Transformation in the AI Age (Atique Mindscape Publishing, 2025), serves as a compass, guiding readers through the complexities of our interconnected world. From the moment we wake to a flurry of notifications to the late-night scrolling that often accompanies our downtime, we find ourselves enmeshed in a digital landscape that shapes our perceptions, relationships, and routines. The journey ahead will illuminate the dual-edged nature of technology—its ability to connect and empower as well as its potential to isolate and overwhelm. By examining the algorithms that curate newsfeeds and the social media platforms that redefine communication, this book unpacks the intricacies of modern digital life. But beyond the challenges lie opportunities; this book also highlights the ways in which digital media fosters social activism and creative expression, showcasing the remarkable power of collective voices and innovative ideas. Whether digital natives or just beginning to explore this expansive realm, readers will be equipped by this exploration with insights and tools to navigate the digital age thoughtfully. Discover how to harness technology's potential, ensuring it enriches rather than diminishes our lives.

Guest: Dr. Muhammad Atique holds a PhD in Public Administration with a specialization in Digital Governance and has over fifteen years of combined experience in academia and media. He has published several peer-reviewed research articles on digital media, technology adoption, and governance. His teaching and research explore the intersection of technology, media culture, and societal transformation in the AI age. He is also the founder of Atique Mindscape Publishing, an imprint of Digital Vista Ventures LLC (USA), and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Host: Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College.

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