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Max Fisher is an American journalist and author known for his reporting on international affairs and technology. He has written for The New York Times and The Washington Post, focusing on the intersection of media, politics, and global culture.
Known for: The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
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The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
An investigative work exploring how social media platforms have transformed human behavior, politics, and society. Drawing on interviews, research, and insider accounts, Max Fisher examines the psychological and societal consequences of algorithm-driven engagement and the spread of misinformation.
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Origins of the Platforms
All revolutions begin with idealism. When Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube emerged in the mid-2000s, their creators believed they were building tools of liberation. I want you to remember that the earliest engineers genuinely thought connectivity would make humanity better—more transparent, more free....
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The Engagement Algorithm
The next stage of the story is the algorithm itself—the engine behind every decision you see on your feed. Algorithms sounded innocent at first: mere mathematical tools to organize content. But in practice, they became powerful psychological filters, shaping what billions of people saw every second....
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About Max Fisher
Max Fisher is an American journalist and author known for his reporting on international affairs and technology. He has written for The New York Times and The Washington Post, focusing on the intersection of media, politics, and global culture.
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