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And Then There's This:

How Stories Live and Die in Viral Culture
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Penguin Group US, Jun 11, 2009 - 208 pages
"An odd but happy marriage of sociological observation and Gonzo- style adventure."
-Wired


Journalist and new media provocateur Bill Wasik journeys to the edge of our churning and rambunctious viral culture to illuminate how anyone with a computer can initiate a small ripple of a story that can turn into a tsunami. While exploring this fascinating landscape, Wasik (who organized the very first flash mob in 2003) conducts six experiments himself. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in journalism, business, technology, and how cultural information spreads. Wasik's tour is great, stimulating and fun.

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Review: And Then There's This: How Stories Live and Die in Viral Culture

User Review  - Jimmy - Goodreads

I am reviewing this book from the standpoint of a Christian worldview though the book is not Christian. This is a book about the internet and internet sensation, what today people refer to as ... Read full review

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User Review  - Will - Goodreads

Fun examples of Wasik's antics abound in this quick book. Do not read this if you're looking for hard theoretical arguments about memes or the political process. Here you'll find a practitioner's ... Read full review

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