The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

Muhammad Arslan Khan

doi:10.1080/10948007.2026.2693847

July 2, 2026Communication Booknotes Quarterly

The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

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The aim is to analyze how social media reshapes human cognition and society through engagement-driven algorithms.
Examines the architecture of social media platforms and their engagement strategies
Discusses cognitive biases and their influence on user behavior
Analyzes case studies illustrating the societal impact of algorithms
Highlights the profound effects of social media on attention spans and decision-making
Reveals an increase in misinformation spread through engagement-based content
Suggests a correlation between social media usage and changes in societal behavior patterns

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Book explores how social media algorithms reshape cognitive processes and societal structures, indicating significant impacts.

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Cover: The Chaos Machine, The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World, written by Max Fisher.Chapter 1 (“The Engagement Machine”) introduces the rise of engagement‑driven a...

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