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We're delighted to announce that we are publishing the first book by @kyletaylor – founder and director of @fairvoteuk – The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy. Pre-order a copy at littleblackdatabook.com

Tune in at 7pm tonight to the @BylineTV show to hear @kyletaylor, @DawnButlerBrent and @JesseLehrich chatting about the book

How did we go from short, 140-character tweets to attempted coups in less than two decades? The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy demystifies these seemingly complex topics to help you understand how our way of life is under threat and what you can do about it.

How much data does Facebook really have on me? What is a cookie on the Internet? Is my Amazon Alexa listening to me? Why can’t I seem to stop scrolling endlessly down my Instagram feed? Did social media really help cause an attempted coup in the United States?

The first 1000 copies will be signed by @kyletaylor so make sure you pre-order your copy of The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy here, today: littleblackdatabook.com.

"Approachable and funny, yet deadly serious. It took us three years to make a film to explain the complex issues distilled so expertly in this little black book." - @jefforlowski director of @SocialDilemma_

"The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy is, at once, a uniquely accessible primer on how Big Tech functions, a sophisticated analysis of how surveillance capitalism is eroding our consensus reality, and a rousing call-to-action..." - @JesseLehrich 1/2

"...Kyle Taylor has done a tremendous service by demystifying this existential threat to democracy and offering a roadmap for progress at both the personal and societal level." - @JesseLehrich 2/2

“A short & practical guide on the shocking truth of how our personal data is being used to undermine democracy.”
- @carolecadwalla

"Fresh, engaging and absolutely essential reading for anyone wondering how we piece society back together." - @katgellin

"This is a great, concise primer on how big tech is using our data to poison our societies and imperil our democracies. Even better, the Black Book shows us what we can do to fight back." - @heidibeirich

"If you've read the stories about social media and elections over the last several years and found it all a bit overwhelming, this book offers a great entry point to how big data is impacting our society, and what we can do to safeguard democracy." - @SKinnock

"This is a brilliantly readable book about how social media companies have taken our data without asking, fuelled the epidemic of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’, and undermined the shared acceptance of what is true which is so essential to democracy..." @CarolineLucas 1/2

"...But, importantly, it also shows how as individuals we are not helpless - we can fight back."" -@CarolineLucas
2/2

"Scandals over data mining shocked our democracy with Cambridge Analytica, AggregateIQ and others but most of us are only just beginning to understand it..." @DeidreBrock 1/2

"...Kyle Taylor is doing all of us a huge favour with his clear outlining of the story so far and a little bit about what you can do to protect yourself. Read this book - then take some action." @DeidreBrock 2/2

"If we are to make any real change for the better, then we will need the 12 year old girl in Alabama, all the way to the 80 year old man in London to understand data and its impact on democracy..." @shahmiruk 1/2

I wish I had had this little black book by my side when I blew the whistle. I am excited for millions of people to finally have access to a conversation that has felt inaccessible for so long. " @shahmiruk

"This book will change the way you use the internet overnight. It is the most complete, comprehensive and timely guide to exactly what happens when we go online. Read it, then read it again" - @CaolanRob

You can pre-order your copy of The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy by @kyletaylor here: littleblackdatabook.com

Here's the link again for tonight's show. @kyletaylor will be chatting with @DawnButlerBrent and @JesseLehrich on @BylineTV at 7pm

“The issues with internet platforms are well known, but few of us understand the details. In The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy, Kyle Taylor tells us what we need to know and what we can do about it. Everyone should read this book!” - @Moonalice