Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media

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.   

Details e-book Likewar

🗸 Author(s): P. W. Singer,Emerson T. Brooking
🗸 Title: Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (719 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

Readers' opinions about Likewar by P. W. Singer

Ella Carr
This captivating memoir offers a deeply personal glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual, whose journey from hardship to triumph serves as an inspiration to us all. From humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements, the author's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. With its raw honesty and heartfelt emotion, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and hope.

Chelese Thomson
This comprehensive guide to healthy living offers practical advice and science-backed tips for achieving optimal health and wellness. From diet and exercise to stress management and sleep hygiene, the author covers all the essential aspects of a balanced lifestyle. With its easy-to-follow recommendations and actionable strategies, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being.

Elsie Moss
This captivating science fiction novel transports readers to a distant future where humanity has colonized the stars and forged new alliances among the cosmos. Against the backdrop of interstellar conflict, the story follows a group of intrepid explorers as they journey to the far reaches of space in search of a lost civilization. With its gripping plot twists and richly imagined world-building, this book is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Related ebooks of Likewar

C. S. Lewis' Little Book of Wisdom: Meditations on Faith,...

A USA Today bestseller!"These well-chosen Lewis quotes will inspire readers and prompt them to make their own spiritual reflections." —Publishers WeeklyNovelist, poet, critic, lay theologian, and best-selling author of the 'Narnia' series, C. S. Lewis' works have become timeless classics for adults and children around the world.Here in one concise volume is the essence of his thought on subjects ranging from love and faith to ethics and morality and myth and literature that will throw…

The Architect (Nashville Neighborhood)

On the surface, my new boyfriend is a stiff, buttoned-up architect. He plans every detail of his life while carefully maintaining the walls he’s built around his heart. But when the biggest project of his career pulls him away, Clay’s solution is both temporary and unconventional. It even comes with a name—Travis.This handsome stranger is sweet and thoughtful. He’s only meant to be a stand-in, to fulfill my needs under Clay’s watchful direction, yet these…

Instrument Procedures Handbook: FAA-H-8083-16B (ASA FAA H...

The Instrument Procedures Handbook is a technical reference manual for professional pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR). It provides real-world guidance on how instrument-rated pilots can best use the system they've trained for, as well as in-depth coverage of instrument charts and procedures for IFR takeoff, departure, en route, arrival, approach, and landing. For every navigation receiver and phase of flight, this handbook details the required precision that is needed to stay within…

Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized...

Author of #1 national bestseller Justice on Trial and Fox News analyst Mollie Hemingway convincingly demonstrates how Trump-addled Democratic Party operatives rigged the 2020 presidential election through a combination of legal subterfuge, the wholesale buying of statewide elections using monetary contributions from a handful of billionaires and their cronies, and the countrywide scamming of the American election process by wielding the pandemic as a political cudgel.THE FORBIDDEN QUESTION Stunned by the turbulence of the 2020 election,…