The Threat Of Virality
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The Threat Of Virality
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Author : Curtis Puryear
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Threat Of Virality written by Curtis Puryear and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Social media categories.
The prevailing stage for conversations about politics and morality has shifted from private and face-to-face to public and digital. Moreover, the digital landscape itself changed considerably in the past decade. The era of static webpages has been replaced by dynamic social networks where ideas and reactions to events spread rapidly. With every comment we, or a political adversary makes, numbers quantifying social approval tick up or down. Instead of holding digitized versions of one-on-one conversations, we argue in front of audiences who throw digital “points” at and accelerate the spread of the winning side’s ideas. I argue this subjectively raises the stakes of moral and political discussions online, causing us to forego civility to combat the spread of ideas we oppose. Two experiments and one study of real-world interactions on Twitter test whether outrage and negative moral emotional language are triggered not only by the outrage inducing content on social media, but by their potential to spread and gain influence--to go viral. Furthermore, I test whether people use outrage strategically when trying to coordinate others against a target. Study 1 showed participants (N = 240) several animations of Tweets going viral (or not) in their first 12 hours. As predicted, outrage inducing content triggered greater subjective outrage and the desire to act when it went viral. Study 2 replicates this relationship in real world interactions between conservatives and liberals on Twitter (N = 22,092 tweet-reply pairs). In cross-ideological replies (e.g., liberals replying to conservatives), highly viral tweets attracted replies with twice the number of anger and negative-moral emotional words than non-viral tweets on average. No such relationship was observed in homogeneous replies (e.g., liberals replying to liberals). Lastly, Study 3 explicitly instructed participants (N = 150) to either write replies to coordinate others against (i.e., downvote) another commenter or write replies they thought would cause others to reward (i.e., upvote) them personally. As predicted, explicit goals to coordinate audiences against a target triggered substantially more outrage expressions than attempts to gain personal rewards--even in the absence of changes in subjective outrage. Thus the viral spread of opposing ideas triggers outrage, which we use strategically to counter the threat of virality. In sum, talking about morality and politics with people who do not see the world as we do is already incredibly difficult. The present results suggest that “keeping score” of who is winning further impedes our chances at understanding one another.
Virality
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Author : Tony D. Sampson
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2012
Virality written by Tony D. Sampson and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Philosophy categories.
In this thought-provoking work, Tony D. Sampson presents a contagion theory fit for the age of networks. Unlike memes and microbial contagions, Virality does not restrict itself to biological analogies and medical metaphors. It instead points toward a theory of contagious assemblages, events, and affects. For Sampson, contagion is not necessarily a positive or negative force of encounter; it is how society comes together and relates. Sampson argues that a biological knowledge of contagion has been universally distributed by way of the rhetoric of fear used in the antivirus industry and other popular discourses surrounding network culture. This awareness is also detectable in concerns over too much connectivity, such as problems of global financial crisis and terrorism. Sampson's "virality" is as established as that of the biological meme and microbe but is not understood through representational thinking expressed in metaphors and analogies. Rather, Sampson interprets contagion theory through the social relationalities first established in Gabriel Tarde's microsociology and subsequently recognized in Gilles Deleuze's ontological worldview. According to Sampson, the reliance on representational thinking to explain the social behavior of networking--including that engaged in by nonhumans such as computers--allows language to overcategorize and limit analysis by imposing identities, oppositions, and resemblances on contagious phenomena. It is the power of these categories that impinges on social and cultural domains. Assemblage theory, on the other hand, is all about relationality and encounter, helping us to understand the viral as a positively sociological event, building from the molecular outward, long before it becomes biological.
Viral Hate
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Author : Abraham H. Foxman
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2013-06-04
Viral Hate written by Abraham H. Foxman and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-04 with Political Science categories.
Emboldened by anonymity, individuals and organizations from both left and right are freely spewing hateful vitriol on the Internet without worrying about repercussions.Lies, bullying, conspiracy theories, bigoted and racist rants, and calls for violence targeting the most vulnerable circulate openly on the web.And thanks to the guarantees of the First Amendment and the borderless nature of the Internet,governing bodies are largely helpless to control this massive assault on human dignity and safety. Abe Foxman and Christopher Wolf expose the threat that this unregulated flow of bigotry poses to the world.They explore how social media companies like Facebook and YouTube, as well as search engine giant Google, are struggling to reconcile the demands of business with freedom of speech and the disturbing threat posed by today's purveyors of hate. And they explain the best tools available to citizens, parents, educators, law enforcement officers, and policy makers toprotect thetwin values of transparency and responsibility. As Foxman and Wolf show, only an aroused and engaged citizenry can stop the hate contagion before it spirals out of control - with potentially disastrous results.
The Stealthy Viral Pimpernal
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Author : Bernard (Bernie) Heys MCMI CIWFM DipBS
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2024-03-27
The Stealthy Viral Pimpernal written by Bernard (Bernie) Heys MCMI CIWFM DipBS and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Stealthy Pimpernel has departed. The Viral remains. Bernard Hayes quotes from 2018 Memoir. Prediction of the The Radcliffe Lad. 2019. Huff and Puff We look forward with trepidation to a PM who will Huff, and he will Puff, and he will blow your house down, i.e., the Houses of Parliament for his own ends. Beware the Big Bad Wolf in bluff sheep's clothing who has a gait like Napoleon, nose like Caesar and close-set eyes. Would Caesar get into bed with Brutus? BJ has done exactly that with his cat-weasel colleague. We are one year on, and he has certainly not made a liar, of me, if anything demonstrating his lack of leadership qualities and fuzzy thinking to a tee.
The Viral Storm
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Author : Nathan D. Wolfe
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2011-10-27
The Viral Storm written by Nathan D. Wolfe and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Science categories.
'Wolfe has an important story to tell and as a virologist at the forefront of pandemic forecasting, he is the perfect person to tell it' Guardian In The Viral Storm award-winning biologist Nathan Wolfe - known as 'the Indiana Jones of virus hunters' for his work in jungles and rain forests across the world - shows why we are so vulnerable to a global pandemic. The Viral Storm examines how viruses like HIV, swine flu, and bird flu have almost wiped us out in the past - and may do so in the future. It explores why modern life makes us so at risk to global pandemics, and what new technologies can do to prevent them. Wolfe's provocative vision may leave you feeling distinctly uncomfortable - but it will reveal exactly what it is we are up against. 'An excellent piece of scientific gothic, rich in descriptions of the threat we face from emerging viruses' Nature 'Part autobiography, part warning ... enthralling' BBC Focus 'Quietly terrifying ... It's hard not to feel a bit feverish at times while reading' Boston Globe 'The plague-ridden future imagined by this authoritative, measured, yet gripping book is extremely alarming' Sunday Times 'Nathan Wolfe is saving the world from near-inevitable pandemic ... a kick-ass book' Mary Roach, author of Stiff 'The world's most prominent virus hunter' New Yorker 'A good place to start preparing for what might come' New Humanist
The Anti Viral Gut
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Author : Robynne Chutkan, MD
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Group
Release Date : 2024-08-20
The Anti Viral Gut written by Robynne Chutkan, MD and has been published by Penguin Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-20 with Health & Fitness categories.
A practical plan for strengthening the incredible antiviral defenses located in your gut and resolving symptoms—from a renowned gastroenterologist and the author of Gutbliss. Multiple studies have now confirmed a dramatic link between the health of our microbiome—the trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract—and our likelihood of getting devastating viral illnesses like COVID-19. Low-fiber diets, limited exposure to nature, and overzealous use of pharmaceuticals have messed up our microbiome, making many of us more susceptible to viruses than we naturally should be. But the good news is that unlike our genes, our microbiome is constantly evolving, offering a pathway back to health for those who are suffering, and proven protection for those who want to stay well. In The Anti-Viral Gut, Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains this groundbreaking research and offers a prescriptive plan for anyone trying to avoid or recover from a viral illness to rehab their gut microbes and restore their health. In this powerful road map to strengthening the gut-immune system, Chutkan gives practical advice for balancing both your internal and external environment by optimizing diet, exercise, sleep, and time outdoors to boost your host defenses and overall health. The Anti-Viral Gut includes: a step-by-step nutrition plan, including recipes to improve your good gut bacteria and an explanation of which foods and preparation methods bring you the fastest results protocols for replacing immune-suppressive, microbiome-disruptive medications with safer alternatives guidelines for exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress reduction methods for working mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation into your daily routine advice on maximizing the potent antiviral effects of nature Complete with inspiring stories from Dr. Chutkan’s own patients who have battled COVID-19, The Anti-Viral Gut will empower readers to jump-start their journey toward healing.
Going Viral
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Author : Dahlia Schweitzer
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-09
Going Viral written by Dahlia Schweitzer and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-09 with Performing Arts categories.
Outbreak narratives have proliferated for the past quarter century, and now they have reached epidemic proportions. From 28 Days Later to 24 to The Walking Dead, movies, TV shows, and books are filled with zombie viruses, bioengineered plagues, and disease-ravaged bands of survivors. Even news reports indulge in thrilling scenarios about potential global pandemics like SARS and Ebola. Why have outbreak narratives infected our public discourse, and how have they affected the way Americans view the world? In Going Viral, Dahlia Schweitzer probes outbreak narratives in film, television, and a variety of other media, putting them in conversation with rhetoric from government authorities and news organizations that have capitalized on public fears about our changing world. She identifies three distinct types of outbreak narrative, each corresponding to a specific contemporary anxiety: globalization, terrorism, and the end of civilization. Schweitzer considers how these fears, stoked by both fictional outbreak narratives and official sources, have influenced the ways Americans relate to their neighbors, perceive foreigners, and regard social institutions. Looking at everything from I Am Legend to The X Files to World War Z, this book examines how outbreak narratives both excite and horrify us, conjuring our nightmares while letting us indulge in fantasies about fighting infected Others. Going Viral thus raises provocative questions about the cost of public paranoia and the power brokers who profit from it. Supplemental Study Materials for "Going Viral": https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/going-viral-dahlia-schweitzer Dahlia Schweitzer- Going Viral: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xF0V7WL9ow
Going Viral
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Author : Karine Nahon
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-12-06
Going Viral written by Karine Nahon and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-06 with Social Science categories.
We live in a world where a tweet can be instantly retweeted and read by millions around the world in minutes, where a video forwarded to friends can destroy a political career in hours, and where an unknown man or woman can become an international celebrity overnight. Virality: individuals create it, governments fear it, companies would die for it. So what is virality and how does it work? Why does one particular video get millions of views while hundreds of thousands of others get only a handful? In Going Viral, Nahon and Hemsley uncover the factors that make things go viral online. They analyze the characteristics of networks that shape virality, including the crucial role of gatekeepers who control the flow of information and connect networks to one another. They also explore the role of human attention, showing how phenomena like word of mouth, bandwagon effects, homophily and interest networks help to explain the patterns of individual behavior that make viral events. Drawing on a wide range of examples, from the Joseph Kony video to the tweet that spread the news that Osama Bin Laden was dead, from the video of Homer Simpson voting in the US elections to the photo of a police officer pepper-spraying students at the University of California Davis, this path-breaking account of viral events will be essential reading for students, scholars, politicians, policymakers, executives, artists, musicians and anyone who wants to understand how our world today is being shaped by the flow of information online.
The Viral Underclass
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Author : Steven W. Thrasher
language : en
Publisher: Celadon Books
Release Date : 2022-08-02
The Viral Underclass written by Steven W. Thrasher and has been published by Celadon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-02 with Social Science categories.
**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 PEN/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION** **LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDALS FOR EXCELLENCE** **WINNER OF THE 2022 POZ AWARD FOR BEST IN LITERATURE** "An irresistibly readable and humane exploration of the barbarities of class...readers are gifted that most precious of things in these muddled times: a clear lens through which to see the world." —Naomi Klein, New York Times bestselling author of This Changes Everything and The Shock Doctrine From preeminent LGBTQ scholar, social critic, and journalist Steven W. Thrasher comes a powerful and crucial exploration of one of the most pressing issues of our times: how viruses expose the fault lines of society. Having spent a ground-breaking career studying the racialization, policing, and criminalization of HIV, Dr. Thrasher has come to understand a deeper truth at the heart of our society: that there are vast inequalities in who is able to survive viruses and that the ways in which viruses spread, kill, and take their toll are much more dependent on social structures than they are on biology alone. Told through the heart-rending stories of friends, activists, and teachers navigating the novel coronavirus, HIV, and other viruses, Dr. Thrasher brings the reader with him as he delves into the viral underclass and lays bare its inner workings. In the tradition of Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste and Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow, The Viral Underclass helps us understand the world more deeply by showing the fraught relationship between privilege and survival.
Viral Nanotechnology
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Author : Yury Khudyakov
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2015-06-23
Viral Nanotechnology written by Yury Khudyakov and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-23 with Medical categories.
Viral Nanotechnology presents an up-to-date overview of the rapidly developing field of viral nanotechnology in the areas of immunology, virology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and mathematical modeling. Its chapters are by leading researchers and practitioners, making it both a comprehensive and indispensable resource for study and research.Th