Digital Media and Society (Third Edition)

In this fresh and friendly introduction to the key concepts, debates and theories of digital media, Simon Lindgren explores what it means to live in a digital society. In today’s world, digital media and the social are irreversibly intertwined. In this cutting-edge introduction, Simon Lindgren introduces a wide range of concepts and approaches that aid in exploring and understanding what it means to live in a digital society. In this new edition you will encounter: - An exploration of non-progressive forms of digital activism, including radicalization and hate groups - Added coverage of post-pandemic, post-truth digital media with topics such as disinformation and computational propaganda - Cutting-edge content on algorithms, covering recent developments in generative AI, LLMs, and synthetic media such as deepfakes. - Expanded learning features and discussion prompts to put theory into practice Updated, revised and expanded throughout to cover emerging platforms and issues, this book is a must-have for students exploring digital media, social media, and the internet.