Werbung für die Wahrheit

Reading and discussion with author Thomas Laschyk alias "Der Volksverpetzer" about his first book "Werbung für die Wahrheit" (Advertising for the truth)

"We all fall for fake news. Cleverly packaged in a good story, they sneak into our world view. Their effect: disinformation and propaganda, especially in social media, threaten democratic discourse and feed the power of demagogues. In "Werbung für die Wahrheit", Thomas Laschyk, founder and editor-in-chief of the Volksverpetzer, explains why facts, science and reliable sources are becoming less important in the formation of opinion. In his usual entertaining and understandable way, he shows how fake news really comes about, how it spreads virally - and how we can turn facts into really good stories. The book shows how we can all fight for the truth in a world where stories are more important than evidence. Conclusion: tell more truth, contradict fewer lies."