Black pill how I witnessed the darkest corners of the internet come to life, poison society, and capture American politics

"This tour de force of investigative journalism--in the vein of The Next Civil War and Why We're Polarized--depicts the United States of America as a country at a crossroads with the battle between the right and left spilling out from the darkest corners of the internet into the real world with ofte...

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Main Author: Reeve, Elle (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, 2024.
Edition:First Atria Books hardcover edition.
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520 |a "This tour de force of investigative journalism--in the vein of The Next Civil War and Why We're Polarized--depicts the United States of America as a country at a crossroads with the battle between the right and left spilling out from the darkest corners of the internet into the real world with often tragic consequences. Award-winning journalist and CNN correspondent Elle Reeve was not surprised by the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. With years of in-depth research and probing interviews under her belt, Reeve was aware of the preoccupations of the online far right and their journey from the computer to QAnon, militias, and racist groups. At the same time, Reeve saw a parallel growth of counterforces, with citizen vigilantes using new tools and tactics to take down the far right. This ongoing battle, long fought mainly on the internet, has spilled out into the real world with greater and greater frequency, culminating in the attempted coup on January 6th. Combining her years of on-the-ground reporting, Reeve clearly illustrates this shocking sweep of violence, where this cultural shift came from, and where it is going. She also introduces us to a shocking but powerful cast of characters, such as the creator of 8chan--an online hub for conspiracies and misogynistic rhetoric--and the white power leader who is still pulling the strings from a prison cell. Uncovering the hidden links between these events and how we can prevent further upheavals of this nature, Black Pill is a necessary read for any supporter of democracy"--  |c Provided by publisher. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-268) and index. 
505 0 |a Prologue: Surf the Kali Yuga -- The wizard -- No country for old racists -- "According to federal court documents, I'm his best friend" -- The Connie situation -- Smart people -- The useful idiot -- The Free Speech Party -- The great meme war -- Right-wing women -- "Well hello, sweetheart" -- Charlottesville -- Aftermath -- "The initial period of absolute chaos" -- Fantasizing about self-defense -- For history. 
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