
Pro Truth
A Practical Plan for Putting Truth Back into Politics
Changemakers Books (Publisher)
Published on 29. May 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-78904-399-0 (ISBN)
Description
How can we turn back the tide of post-truth politics, fake news, and misinformation that is damaging our democracy? First, by empowering citizens to recognize and resist political lies and deceptions: Using cutting-edge neuroscience research, we show you the tricks post-truth politicians use to exploit our mental blindspots and cognitive biases. We then share with you strategies to protect yourself and others from these threats. Second, by addressing the damage caused by the spread of fake news on social media: We provide you with effective techniques for fighting digital misinformation. Third, by exerting pressure on politicians, media, and other public figures: Doing so involves creating new incentives for telling the truth, new penalties for lying, and new ways of communicating across the partisan divide. To put this plan into action requires the rise of a Pro-Truth Movement - a movement which has already begun, and is making a tangible impact. If you believe truth matters, and want to protect our democracy, please read this book, and join us. In the lead up to the 2020 US Presidential Election, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky and Tim Ward have teamed up to help citizens learn to protect themselves from lies, and empower them to put truth back into politics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Collective Ink
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78904-399-0 (9781789043990)
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E-Book
05/2020
Simon + Schuster LLC
€15.81
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Persons
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is the founder of the Pro-Truth Pledge (www.protruthpledge.com) and a well-known thought leader,best-selling author and scholar on fighting fake news, misinformation, and post-truth politics. He serves as the volunteer President of the Board of Directors of nonprofit organization, Intentional Insights, which popularizes truth-seeking, rational thinking, and wise decision making in politics, business, and other areas of daily life. He lives in Columbus, OH, USA.