Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception
Autor Brian Boxer Wachler, MD Cuvânt înainte de Tony Younen Limba Engleză Hardback – noi 2022
Unpacks and pulls the curtain back on what happens to our brains and our behaviors each time we addictively engage social media and the influencers we encounter there.
Individuals seeking to widen their tribes of friends, fans, and followers have an abundance of resources for building their digital footprints and social media popularity. All of this seems well and good from the perspective of revenue, exposure, and perhaps ego-building, but what is the impact of this on the human brain and our behavior? Is anyone paying attention to the lurking side effects of the social media influencer revolution?
As "Dr. Brian" Boxer Wachler-one of the world's most esteemed authorities on human perception-reveals in Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception, we are oblivious to the mental evolution that is already in process. Science is proving that our addictive reliance upon social media and its influencers is having a demonstrable impact on how we think, feel, and perceive everything around us- and even how we react to stimuli. One might think that a "Like" is nothing more than a split-second tap on a device. However, brain scans tell a different story. Our brains literally light up with every buzz, ding, alert, and ring in anticipation of how our network is responding to us. As we tap away at our devices, we anxiously seek the approval of others-often people we don't know.
Influenced unpacks what happens to our brains and our behaviors each time we click "Like"; follow an influencer; consume a video; share or reshare an article; post or repost a photograph; write a comment; pile on a trend;; just scroll for new content; and why do we keep coming back for more. Dr. Boxer Wachler includes his own social and medical findings and highlights them with interviews with top influencers, the latest studies, and pop-culture anecdotes.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781538164198
ISBN-10: 1538164191
Pagini: 320
Ilustrații: 14 textboxes
Dimensiuni: 140 x 218 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1538164191
Pagini: 320
Ilustrații: 14 textboxes
Dimensiuni: 140 x 218 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Contents
Foreword by Tony Youn, MD
Acknowledgements
Prologue: Confession of an Influencer
Introduction: We Are All Under the Influence
Chapter 1: Hooked on Clicks
What is a social media influencer?
Chapter 2: Following the Herd
How is our Perceptual Intelligence (PI) being hijacked by influencers?
Chapter 3: Brain Cravings
Are smartphones better than sex?
Chapter 4: Easy Prey
Why are our young so susceptible to influencers?
Chapter 5: It's All an Illusion
How some influencers misrepresent themselves-and the facts
Chapter 6: Imminent Danger
What serious threats are hidden in plain sight with social media influence?
Chapter 7: Celebrity Sells
How social media influencers are a different breed than the traditional celebs we've loved all these years
Chapter 8: Sexual Solicitations
Are influencers turning us into sex addicts?
Chapter 9: Driven to Distraction
Are we unfocused and unproductive because of social media influence?
Chapter 10: Clicks and Cults
When does an influencer's following become a cult?
Chapter 11: So, You Want to Be an Influencer
How to be a responsible, successful influencer and lead a balanced life
Chapter 12: Living with Social Media
How users, influencers, platforms, and businesses can safely coexist.
Conclusion: The Future of Social Media Influence
Epilogue
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Hidden Meanings of Common Social Media Emojis
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
Foreword by Tony Youn, MD
Acknowledgements
Prologue: Confession of an Influencer
Introduction: We Are All Under the Influence
Chapter 1: Hooked on Clicks
What is a social media influencer?
Chapter 2: Following the Herd
How is our Perceptual Intelligence (PI) being hijacked by influencers?
Chapter 3: Brain Cravings
Are smartphones better than sex?
Chapter 4: Easy Prey
Why are our young so susceptible to influencers?
Chapter 5: It's All an Illusion
How some influencers misrepresent themselves-and the facts
Chapter 6: Imminent Danger
What serious threats are hidden in plain sight with social media influence?
Chapter 7: Celebrity Sells
How social media influencers are a different breed than the traditional celebs we've loved all these years
Chapter 8: Sexual Solicitations
Are influencers turning us into sex addicts?
Chapter 9: Driven to Distraction
Are we unfocused and unproductive because of social media influence?
Chapter 10: Clicks and Cults
When does an influencer's following become a cult?
Chapter 11: So, You Want to Be an Influencer
How to be a responsible, successful influencer and lead a balanced life
Chapter 12: Living with Social Media
How users, influencers, platforms, and businesses can safely coexist.
Conclusion: The Future of Social Media Influence
Epilogue
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Hidden Meanings of Common Social Media Emojis
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author
Recenzii
I loved Dr. Brian's new book. A lot of gems in there that people can learn and apply to their life when it comes to dealing with social media. Grab your copy today. No cap!
This book by Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler investigates how social media has rewired our brains and how the algorithms designed to reward certain kinds of content can warp our values and self-perceptions, leading to anxiety and unhappiness.
Influenced is a must-read for anyone living in the age of social media. I read it for a deeper understanding of the world our kids are growing up in, but found it just as relevant and informative for adults. If you want to navigate the landscape of a world with social media then this book is the North Star you need to move through it in an informed, thoughtful way.
As someone with extensive experience in social media, I can say Influenced is the book you must read to understand social media and how it's shaping our world in ways you don't even know.
Dr. Brian's book Influenced should be essential reading for any parent whose child has a smartphone. To stick your head in the sand and say 'I don't get social media' may have been okay 10 years ago, but the savvy parent/consumer/educator knows that social media is how many people receive their information these days. If you had told me I'd be an influencer or a 'Real Housewife' the year I graduated from medical school, I would have laughed. Well, I guess the joke is on me because now I understand the power of social media and hope to use my platforms to educate, inspire, and entertain.
This engaging, eye-opening book covers everything anyone would ever want to know about social media influencers. Boxer Wachler (Perceptual Intelligence, 2017) is a surgeon, social media luminary, and overall astute observer. He started creating medical videos that catapulted him to influencer status, and here shares how this virtual fame has affected his life.... Boxer Wachler also includes helpful advice on how to become a successful influencer. His final observation? Social media is here to stay, and it influences everyone, even individuals who have no online involvement. Readers will appreciate both Boxer Wachler's entertaining style and his enlightening insights. [Even] teens will recognize themselves in Boxer Wachler's descriptions of online behavior and enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories about popular influencers.
Dr. Boxer Wachler's book takes a deep dive into all facets of social media in its current state and beyond. This book is a great read for anyone wanting to enter the digital world and navigate it as a thoughtful creator while still being wary of its downfalls. These discussions are needed if we're to continue to grow as our culture intertwines with technology.
Dr Brian shares his great insight into the science of influence in today's world of social media and he backs it up with latest research and real world examples. This book is essential in understanding social media and learning how to live with it whether you're an influencer or not! I loved reading this book and highly recommend it.
Dr. Brian delves into the nitty gritty of how social media hacks our brains to leave us in an endless Scroll Hole! In this detailed book he investigates how social media and its "Influencers" have shaped our modern day society---for better and for worse! An addictive read!
An insider's detailed and honest perspective on what it means to be an influencer in today's world. Dr. Boxer Wachler provides a candid look into the true effects of social media.
This was a great look about what goes on behind the scenes- the good the bad and everything in between!The book I didn't know I needed until now. The raw and unfiltered life of a influencer.
As a physician who accidentally grew up to become a social media influencer, Influenced is truly eye-opening. Brian impeccably lifts the veil to deliver powerful insight that's life-changing. Beautifully written, it leaves you with sensible knowledge on social media, how to manage it and understand it. A must-read for anyone and everyone.
This book is a must-read if you are curious about insights into what we all go through using social media for fun or for business. You will begin to realize that no matter how big or small your account, we all have a grave responsibility to ourselves and our followers in order to preserve mental health.
Influenced is amazing!! A fascinating book with multiple unique perspectives on how social media affects our lives. Dr. Brian is able to weave in his own experiences and the experience of others to tell a compelling story of how we are all 'influenced' - no cap.
Through his own experiences, anecdotes of other influencers, and utilizing the science of psychology, Dr. Brian powerfully and thoughtfully reveals how social media has become simultaneously a constructive and destructive force.
He then clearly maps out how to retain balance and control in our lives amidst the social media tempest.Influencedis more than a "must-read". It is a "must-live!"
With social media being embedded in everything we do in todays world, this is a MUST READ! From the beginner to the seasoned content creator, or to the parent of a teen who has a phone this book will provide incredible insight and value! I have been actively involved in social media for 10+ years and it was still incredibly eye opening!
Influenced is one of the first books that I have come across that really dove into the world of an influencer. Not just from a consumer's perspective, but the creators themselves. Shedding light on both the positives and negatives of this emerging market.
Influenced is such an impactful piece of literature! Everyone who gets their hands on this book is going to be so attached - it's absolutely brilliant!
Brilliantly written book highlighting how social media can be used for positive influence in the world, and also gives a very honest look at some of the harmful effects of social media as well. Great read by someone I truly admire and respect. Enjoy!
I think there is a fairy tale ideology around social media that's just not true. Whether you are a creator, consumer, inspiring creator, everything online is carefully constructed just like movies, TV shows, and commercials. As social media becomes more and more intertwined into our lives it's important to educate ourselves on how to handle it properly to live the best lives we can live and I wish Influenced was around when I started my own career in social media five years ago.
An incredibly insightful book that dives into the effects of social media on our minds, written by one of the most impactful leaders in the creator economy. Highly recommend!
Influenced is truly revolutionary as it really gives an insider perspective on what an influencer is and the responsibilities involved.
Whether you're a social media user, an aspiring influencer, a concerned parent, or simply interested in the impact of social media on politics, society, and everyday life, Influenced is a richly informative and fascinating read.
This book by Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler investigates how social media has rewired our brains and how the algorithms designed to reward certain kinds of content can warp our values and self-perceptions, leading to anxiety and unhappiness.
Influenced is a must-read for anyone living in the age of social media. I read it for a deeper understanding of the world our kids are growing up in, but found it just as relevant and informative for adults. If you want to navigate the landscape of a world with social media then this book is the North Star you need to move through it in an informed, thoughtful way.
As someone with extensive experience in social media, I can say Influenced is the book you must read to understand social media and how it's shaping our world in ways you don't even know.
Dr. Brian's book Influenced should be essential reading for any parent whose child has a smartphone. To stick your head in the sand and say 'I don't get social media' may have been okay 10 years ago, but the savvy parent/consumer/educator knows that social media is how many people receive their information these days. If you had told me I'd be an influencer or a 'Real Housewife' the year I graduated from medical school, I would have laughed. Well, I guess the joke is on me because now I understand the power of social media and hope to use my platforms to educate, inspire, and entertain.
This engaging, eye-opening book covers everything anyone would ever want to know about social media influencers. Boxer Wachler (Perceptual Intelligence, 2017) is a surgeon, social media luminary, and overall astute observer. He started creating medical videos that catapulted him to influencer status, and here shares how this virtual fame has affected his life.... Boxer Wachler also includes helpful advice on how to become a successful influencer. His final observation? Social media is here to stay, and it influences everyone, even individuals who have no online involvement. Readers will appreciate both Boxer Wachler's entertaining style and his enlightening insights. [Even] teens will recognize themselves in Boxer Wachler's descriptions of online behavior and enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories about popular influencers.
Dr. Boxer Wachler's book takes a deep dive into all facets of social media in its current state and beyond. This book is a great read for anyone wanting to enter the digital world and navigate it as a thoughtful creator while still being wary of its downfalls. These discussions are needed if we're to continue to grow as our culture intertwines with technology.
Dr Brian shares his great insight into the science of influence in today's world of social media and he backs it up with latest research and real world examples. This book is essential in understanding social media and learning how to live with it whether you're an influencer or not! I loved reading this book and highly recommend it.
Dr. Brian delves into the nitty gritty of how social media hacks our brains to leave us in an endless Scroll Hole! In this detailed book he investigates how social media and its "Influencers" have shaped our modern day society---for better and for worse! An addictive read!
An insider's detailed and honest perspective on what it means to be an influencer in today's world. Dr. Boxer Wachler provides a candid look into the true effects of social media.
This was a great look about what goes on behind the scenes- the good the bad and everything in between!The book I didn't know I needed until now. The raw and unfiltered life of a influencer.
As a physician who accidentally grew up to become a social media influencer, Influenced is truly eye-opening. Brian impeccably lifts the veil to deliver powerful insight that's life-changing. Beautifully written, it leaves you with sensible knowledge on social media, how to manage it and understand it. A must-read for anyone and everyone.
This book is a must-read if you are curious about insights into what we all go through using social media for fun or for business. You will begin to realize that no matter how big or small your account, we all have a grave responsibility to ourselves and our followers in order to preserve mental health.
Influenced is amazing!! A fascinating book with multiple unique perspectives on how social media affects our lives. Dr. Brian is able to weave in his own experiences and the experience of others to tell a compelling story of how we are all 'influenced' - no cap.
Through his own experiences, anecdotes of other influencers, and utilizing the science of psychology, Dr. Brian powerfully and thoughtfully reveals how social media has become simultaneously a constructive and destructive force.
He then clearly maps out how to retain balance and control in our lives amidst the social media tempest.Influencedis more than a "must-read". It is a "must-live!"
With social media being embedded in everything we do in todays world, this is a MUST READ! From the beginner to the seasoned content creator, or to the parent of a teen who has a phone this book will provide incredible insight and value! I have been actively involved in social media for 10+ years and it was still incredibly eye opening!
Influenced is one of the first books that I have come across that really dove into the world of an influencer. Not just from a consumer's perspective, but the creators themselves. Shedding light on both the positives and negatives of this emerging market.
Influenced is such an impactful piece of literature! Everyone who gets their hands on this book is going to be so attached - it's absolutely brilliant!
Brilliantly written book highlighting how social media can be used for positive influence in the world, and also gives a very honest look at some of the harmful effects of social media as well. Great read by someone I truly admire and respect. Enjoy!
I think there is a fairy tale ideology around social media that's just not true. Whether you are a creator, consumer, inspiring creator, everything online is carefully constructed just like movies, TV shows, and commercials. As social media becomes more and more intertwined into our lives it's important to educate ourselves on how to handle it properly to live the best lives we can live and I wish Influenced was around when I started my own career in social media five years ago.
An incredibly insightful book that dives into the effects of social media on our minds, written by one of the most impactful leaders in the creator economy. Highly recommend!
Influenced is truly revolutionary as it really gives an insider perspective on what an influencer is and the responsibilities involved.
Whether you're a social media user, an aspiring influencer, a concerned parent, or simply interested in the impact of social media on politics, society, and everyday life, Influenced is a richly informative and fascinating read.