Organized Skepticism in the Age of Misinformation: Surviving the Kingdom of Gossip
In a world overflowing with information—and misinformation—how do we separate truth from distortion? Brett Bourbon and I explore this topic in our book, Organized Skepticism in the Age of Information: Surviving the Kingdom of Gossip. This book is a deep dive into the structure of information, the mechanics of misinformation, and the ways in which our social dynamics shape our understanding of information.
From social media echo chambers to historical propaganda, from cognitive biases to AI-generated content, this book unpacks the hidden frameworks that influence what we believe—and why. If you’ve ever questioned the information you consume, this is the book for you.
Another book is on the way! My second book is on cryptographic data protection algorithms, and is under contract with No Starch Press. Stay tuned for more.