During the recent Anatomy of Influence forum, speakers shared their go-to books and articles on the hot topics of influence, disinformation, and the broader information space. These recommendations offer valuable perspectives and in-depth analysis, perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into these critical topics. To make things easier, we've compiled all of the recommended reading into one handy list. Whether you're an experienced researcher, a student, or just a curious reader, this curated selection will help you navigate the complexities of influence operations and the widespread impact of disinformation in today's digital world.
Books
- How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomeranstev
- Nothing is true and everything is possible by Peter Pomeranstev
- Active Measures by Thomas Reid
- Tribe by Sebastian Junger
- The Art of Speaking for Yourself by Gernot Wolfram
- The Women of the Far Right by Eviane Leidig
- 2049 - A Hopeful Perspective on Human Futures by Dimitris Dimitriadis
- Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund
Articles / Papers / Reports
- How to define a problem like influence by Alicia Wanless
- Don’t Hype the Disinformation Threat by Olga Belogolova, Lee Foster, Thomas Rid, and Gavin Wilde
- Addressing Media Capture by Lindsay Hundley, Yvonne Lee, Olga Belogolova, Sarah Shirazyan
- Doublethink Lab’s Medium
- Reading material focused on info ops
- Pseudonyms and the Rise of the Real-Name Web by Bernie Hogan
- Digital News Report by Reuters Institute & University of Oxford
- How to Responsibly Report on Hacks and Disinformation by Janine Zacharia & Andrew Grotto
- Navigating the Future: The Power of Tri-Scope Synthesis by Dimitris Dimitriadis