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Trust Me, I'm Lying
Published:2012
Lindy Score:14 Years Proven
Category:How Media Works
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Trust Me, I'm Lying

by Ryan Holiday

"I've manufactured controversies, done stunts, planted fake stories."

Summary

Holiday exposes how stories are 'traded up the chain' from obscure blogs to national headlines—and how marketers exploit the toxic economics of pageview-driven journalism. A cynical but essential guide to how viral content is manufactured.

Why This Fits LindyFact

Insider knowledge of how viral content is manufactured—essential for understanding what NOT to trust.