This book explores how media manipulation and fake news have evolved to influence our thoughts, beliefs, and society. It reveals how different forms of media—from print, radio, TV, to social media have been used to spread misinformation, sway public opinion, and control behaviours.
The author discusses the psychological effects of repeated messages, propaganda, and algorithms that create echo chambers, leading to confusion, anxiety, and distorted belief systems. Throughout, real historical examples show how governments and organizations have used media for mind control. The book emphasizes the importance of media literacy critical thinking and fact-checking as tools to resist deception.
It warns about the ethical challenges of censorship and the role of social media platforms in spreading fake news. Overall, it urges individuals to become more sceptical, responsible consumers of information to foster informed societies and protect mental health in the digital age.
