Influenced : the impact of social media on our perception /: the impact of social media on our perception. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Brian Boxer Wachler ; foreword by Tony Youn.
• Authors: Boxer Wachler, Brian S
• Other Names: Youn, Tony, MD writer of supplementary textual content.
• Contents: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Contents <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Foreword by Tony Youn, MD Acknowledgements Prologue: Confession of an Influencer Introduction: We Are All Under the Influence Chapter 1: Hooked on Clicks <span style="font-style:italic;">What is a social media influencer? ; Chapter 2: Following the Herd <span style="font-style:italic;">How is our Perceptual Intelligence (PI) being hijacked by influencers? Chapter 3: Brain Cravings <span style="font-style:italic;">Are smartphones better than sex? Chapter 4: Easy Prey <span style="font-style:italic;">Why are our young so susceptible to influencers? Chapter 5: It’s All an Illusion <span style="font-style:italic;">How some influencers misrepresent themselves—and the facts Chapter 6: Imminent Danger <span style="font-style:italic;">What serious threats are hidden in plain sight with social media influence? Chapter 7: Celebrity Sells <span style="font-style:italic;">How social media influencers are a different breed than the traditional celebs we’ve loved all these years Chapter 8: Sexual Solicitations <span style="font-style:italic;">Are influencers turning us into sex addicts? ; Chapter 9: Driven to Distraction <span style="font-style:italic;">Are we unfocused and unproductive because of social media influence? Chapter 10: Clicks and Cults <span style="font-style:italic;">When does an influencer’s following become a cult? Chapter 11: So, You Want to Be an Influencer <span style="font-style:italic;">How to be a responsible, successful influencer and lead a balanced life Chapter 12: Living with Social Media <span style="font-style:italic;">How users, influencers, platforms, and businesses can safely coexist. Conclusion: The Future of Social Media Influence Epilogue Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Hidden Meanings of Common Social Media Emojis Bibliography Notes Index About the Author
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 153; Perception; Consciousness; Social media; Internet personalities
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781538164204
• Related ISBNs: 9781538164198
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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