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Technology · 22 min

The Reality Game

By Samuel Woolley

This episode reveals how algorithms and deliberate influence operations subtly construct our perception of reality, offering a framework to understand and reclaim agency in a digitally manipulated world.

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“This episode reveals how algorithms and deliberate influence operations subtly construct our perception of reality, offering a framework to understand and reclaim agency in a digitally manipulated world.”

— Samuel Woolley, The Reality Game

What it is about

Digital Truth, Information Warfare, Media Literacy

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a quiet unease about what's real online, or found yourself questioning the very ground of shared understanding, this can help you see the hidden forces at play.

The author

Samuel Woolley is a leading researcher in computational propaganda and digital disinformation, whose work at the University of Texas at Austin reveals how political actors use social media to manipulate public opinion and distort reality.

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Samuel Woolley

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