Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following

Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following

Drawing from scientific research, marketing campaigns, and exclusive documents and interviews, Vice reporter Gabrielle Bluestone delves into the irresistible hype that fuels our social media ecosystem…

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