Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isn’t, is front and center across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriat

In the current day and age, objective facts have less influence on opinions and decisions than personal emotions and beliefs. Many individuals rely on their soc

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 t

Filled with 'alternative facts', 'post-truth', fake news and more, this is a satirical and incredibly humorous take on one of the most important subjects of the

This volume examines the phenomenon of fake news by bringing together leading experts from different fields within psychology and related areas, and explores wh