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NPR's Book of the Day

'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' dissects how disinformation can kill democracies

Dec 5, 2022 · 9m
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  • Maria Ressa's book 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' addresses disinformation's threat.
  • She links trust, truth, and democracy, highlighting social media's role in falsehoods.
  • Ressa explains the Philippines as a 'testing ground' for attacks on democracy.

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