Overview: Analyzes fake news based on attention economics.Looks at how a democracy can devolve into a post-factual state.Arms readers with the knowledge to combat misinformation.This open access book looks at how a democracy can devolve into a post-factual state..The media is being flooded by populist narratives, fake news, conspiracy theories and make-believe. Misinformation is turning into a challenge for all of us, whether politicians, journalists, or citizens. In the age of information, attention is a prime asset and may be converted into money, power, and influence – sometimes at the cost
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