Bibliograph

Think before you like, social media's effect on the brain and the tools you need to navigate your newsfeed, Guy P. Harrison

Type

Label

Think before you like, social media's effect on the brain and the tools you need to navigate your newsfeed, Guy P. Harrison

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-360) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Think before you like

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1002419045

Responsibility statement

Guy P. Harrison

Sub title

social media's effect on the brain and the tools you need to navigate your newsfeed

Summary

Harrison explores the implications of having digital "friends" and the effects on mood, self-esteem, and the cultivation of friendship in the real world. He discusses how social media affects attention spans and the ability to consider issues in depth. And he suggests ways to protect yourself against privacy invasion, cyberstalking, biased misinformation, catfishing, trolls, misuse of photos, and the confusion over fake news versus credible journalism

Table Of Contents

Wild and wired: navigating the new cultures of connectivity -- Welcome to your very own customized, biased bubble of psychological reinforcement, manipulation, and lies -- Social media addiction: harm or hype? -- What your other mind does on social media -- The quest for privacy, security, and the perfect password -- What's next?

Target audience

adult

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