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An Ugly Truth

Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination

Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang

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An Ugly Truth
Core Philosophy & Growth
Engagement Over Ethics
Growth at All Costs
Monetization & Data
The Advertising Engine
Data Harvesting
Political Manipulation
Algorithmic Bias
2016 Election Interference
Real-World Violence
Global Blindspots
Myanmar Genocide
Domestic Extremism
Anticompetitive Tactics
Acquiring Rivals
Monopoly Protection
The Free Speech Shield
Political Alliances
Exempting Politicians
Forced Accountability

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What core philosophy drove Mark Zuckerberg's decision-making from Facebook's early days, such as his response to the initially unpopular News Feed?

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An Ugly Truth (2021) is a critical look behind the scenes of Facebook. This in-depth investigation reveals the politics and personalities animating the rise and subsequent missteps of this controversial social media behemoth.

Who Should Listen to An Ugly Truth?

  • Internet addicts looking to understand cyberspace
  • Political junkies addicted to their News Feed
  • Anyone who has ever logged on to social media

About the Author: Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang

Sheera Frenkel is a cybersecurity reporter for the New York Times. Previously, she’s written for a diverse range of outlets including BuzzFeed, NPR, and the Times of London.

Cecilia Kang is a technology and policy reporter for the New York Times. Previously, she spent a decade writing for the Washington Post.

As a team, Frenkel and Kang have won the George Polk Award for National Reporting, the Gerald Loeb Award for Investigative Reporting, and were finalists for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting.

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