About the book
The author of Zero and Proofiness explains how to tell truth from fantasy in the digital world, and why it matters
Today, the Internet allows us to spread information faster and to more people than ever before—never mind whether it’s true or not. In Virtual Unreality, mathematician, science reporter, and journalist watchdog Charles Seife takes us deep into the information jungle and cuts a path through the trickery, fakery, and cyber skullduggery that the Internet enables. Providing a much-needed toolkit to help separate fact from fiction, Seife, with his trademark wit and skepticism, addresses the problems that face us every time we turn on our computers and Google our most recent medical symptoms, read a politician’s tweet, fact-check something on Wikipedia, or start an online relationship. Let the clicker beware.
Editions of Virtual Unreality
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670026081
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143127673
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698163515
Read an Excerpt
The author of Zero and Proofiness explains how to tell truth from fantasy in the digital world, and why it matters
Today, the Internet allows us to spread information faster and to more people than ever before—never mind whether it’s true or not. In Virtual Unreality, mathematician, science reporter, and journalist watchdog Charles Seife takes us deep into the information jungle and cuts a path through the trickery, fakery, and cyber skullduggery that the Internet enables. Providing a much-needed toolkit to help separate fact from fiction, Seife, with his trademark wit and skepticism, addresses the problems that face us every time we turn on our computers and Google our most recent medical symptoms, read a politician’s tweet, fact-check something on Wikipedia, or start an online relationship. Let the clicker beware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virtual Unreality about?
The author of Zero and Proofiness explains how to tell truth from fantasy in the digital world, and why it matters
Today, the Internet allows us to spread information faster and to more people than ever before—never mind whether it’s true or not. In Virtual Unreality, mathematician, science reporter, and journalist watchdog Charles Seife takes us deep into the information jungle and cuts a path through the trickery, fakery, and cyber skullduggery that the Internet enables. Providing a much-needed toolkit to help separate fact from fiction, Seife, with his trademark wit and skepticism, addresses the problems that face us every time we turn on our computers and Google our most recent medical symptoms, read a politician’s tweet, fact-check something on Wikipedia, or start an online relationship. Let the clicker beware.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Virtual Unreality?
Computing and Information Technology > Digital and Information technology: general topics > Internet: general works
Where can I read a sample of Virtual Unreality?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670026081
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Virtual Unreality?
Charles Seife
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Virtual Unreality is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670026081) and paperback(ISBN 9780143127673) and ebook(ISBN 9780698163515)
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