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Liars

Falsehoods and Free Speech in an Age of Deception

Cass R. Sunstein

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Description

Liars (2021) explores the alarming spread of falsehoods in the digital age and its impact on society. It examines how social media amplifies the reach of lies, threatening public health and democratic foundations, while proposing potential solutions to combat misinformation without compromising free speech.

Who Should Listen

  • Citizens concerned about the spread of misinformation
  • Journalists and media professionals navigating the evolving landscape of truth
  • Social media users seeking to become more discerning consumers of online content

About the Authors

Cass Robert Sunstein is a distinguished American legal scholar and Harvard University professor specializing in constitutional, administrative, and environmental law, as well as behavioral economics. The author of a number of best sellers, including The World According to Star Wars and Nudge, he previously served as the administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.