Social media is arguably humanity's greatest collective experiment. But what is its impact on the world? Are they tools that merely reflect human nature, or do they encourage extremist behavior and the spread of fake news? Starting from these questions, investigative reporter Max Fisher dissects the history and workings of major technology companies, and the global impact of social networks on our lives. With a cast of scientists, whistleblowers, politicians, conspiracy theorists, and misanthropic billionaires, THE MACHINE OF CHAOS pulls back the curtain on likes and shares and reveals a society dangerously at the mercy of forces opposed to its interests.
“"A book that should be read with an open mind, because it requires choosing a different and faster path." Amy Webb, author of THE BIG NINE: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity
