Social Warming

Name: Social Warming
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SKU: 9781786079978
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How Social Media Polarises Us All

By Charles Arthur

Summary

Social Warming by Charles Arthur explores the profound impact of social media on society's dynamics, focusing on how online platforms have evolved, influencing human behaviour and interaction. The book delves into the psychological and societal changes prompted by the digital age, examining issues like misinformation, polarisation, and the algorithms that drive user engagement. Arthur provides insights into the challenges of managing technology's influence on real-world social structures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the impact of social media on society. It delves into how platforms can subtly and dramatically influence opinions, behaviours and even global events. Perfect for readers interested in exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and societal dynamics.

Social Warming

An impassioned exploration of the ways in which social media has manipulated us all

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Nobody meant for this to happen.

Facebook didn’t mean to facilitate a genocide.

Twitter didn’t want to be used to harass women.

YouTube never planned to radicalise young men.

But with billions of users, every time these platforms tweak their algorithms to generate more 'engagement', they bring unrest to previously settled communities and erode our relationships. After all, anger keeps you engaged.

It has been hard to address climate change precisely because it has been happening slowly and in plain sight. In the same way, we urgently need to address this social crisis before we reach an irreversible tipping point.

Social Warming by Charles Arthur explores these critical issues and the consequences of unchecked social media growth on our society.

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Social Warming by Charles Arthur is praised for its insightful analysis of how social media's initial promise of connectivity has devolved into division. Reviewers highlight the book's compelling narrative on the influence these platforms have on politics and society, recognising Arthur's ability to blend wit with critical examination. It is noted for being both rigorous and urgent, with its portrayal of social media challenges compared to science fiction, yet firmly grounded in current reality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786079978

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Charles Arthur is a journalist, author and speaker, writing on science and technology for over thirty years. He was technology editor of the Guardian from 2005–2014, and is now carrying out research into social division at Cambridge University. He is the author of two specialist business books, Digital Wars and Cyber Wars.