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Internet & Social Media - Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media

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Book Synopsis: Two defense experts explore the collision of war, politics, and social media, where the most important battles are now only a click away. Through the weaponization of social media, the internet is changing war and politics, just as war and politics are changing the internet. Terrorists livestream their attacks, “Twitter wars” produce real-world casualties, and viral misinformation alters not just the result of battles, but the very fate of nations. The result is that war, tech, and politics have blurred into a new kind of battlespace that plays out on our smartphones. P. W. Singer and Emerson Brooking tackle the mind-bending questions that arise when war goes online and the online world goes to war. They explore how ISIS copies the Instagram tactics of Taylor Swift, a former World of Warcraft addict foils war crimes thousands of miles away, internet trolls shape elections, and China uses a smartphone app to police the thoughts of 1.4 billion citizens. What can be kept secret in a world of networks? Does social media expose the truth or bury it? And what role do ordinary people now play in international conflicts? Delving into the web’s darkest corners, we meet the unexpected warriors of social media, such as the rapper turned jihadist PR czar and the Russian hipsters who wage unceasing infowars against the West. Finally, looking to the crucial years ahead, LikeWar outlines a radical new paradigm for understanding and defending against the unprecedented threats of our networked world.

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Are you ready to uncover the thrilling intersection of warfare, politics, and social media? Look no further than "Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media." In this groundbreaking book, defense experts P. W. Singer and Emerson Brooking reveal how the internet has revolutionized war and politics, creating a battlespace that fits in the palm of your hand.

Get ready to have your mind blown as you dive into the world of livestreamed terrorist attacks, the repercussions of "Twitter wars," and the alarming impact of viral misinformation. Discover how war, technology, and politics intertwine in intricate ways, reshaping our smartphones into frontline weapons.

Delving deep into the dark corners of the web, Singer and Brooking introduce you to the unexpected warriors of social media. From a rapper turned jihadist PR czar to Russian hipsters unleashing relentless infowars against the West, you'll witness the astonishing power wielded by these digital soldiers.

But it's not all doom and gloom. "Likewar" also explores the role of ordinary individuals in international conflicts. With billions of users connected like never before, social media empowers individuals to shape the course of nations. Find out how Taylor Swift's Instagram tactics inspire ISIS, how a former World of Warcraft addict becomes a crucial force against war crimes, and how internet trolls can influence elections.

Now is the time to adapt and comprehend the unprecedented threats lurking in our networked world. "Likewar" offers a unique perspective and a cutting-edge paradigm to comprehend and defend against these dynamic challenges. Don't miss out on the chance to gain a deep understanding of the weaponization of social media and its impact on our society, order your copy of "Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media" today!

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