It's likely that the concept of 'before' and 'after' the internet doesn't exist for you. However, with the internet's creation, much has changed in both the world and journalism, and continues to change today.

The speed of news on social media seems supersonic, and the number of views, likes, and reposts can reach millions.

But the problem is that rumors, gossip, and lies circulate in the same way. We've become accustomed to receiving information and disinformation through secret algorithms; living in virtual worlds, communicating with abbreviations and emojis, has become routine. In short, we live in a giant bubble of likes and reposts.

But do we really know the rules of this game?

How does all this affect our relationships with the outside world and our decision-making?

In this book, we argue that it is very important to ask questions, because not all the answers can be found on Google.

5 reasons to buy the book 'I like - therefore I exist':

• A book for those who know how to use the internet. To learn how the internet uses us;

• A real lesson in media literacy: how fake news, the use of personal data and algorithms work. And how not to get caught in the web;

• Thought-provoking illustrations by Bernardo P. Carvalho, one of the most interesting Portuguese artists;

• A clarifying preface for the Russian reader was written by Ekaterina Kolpinets, a cultural scientist and author of the book 'The Formula of Dreams. How Social Networks Create Our Dreams';

• The book has received numerous awards - BRAW AMAZING BOOKSHELF 2022, National Reading List (Portugal), Banco del Libro 'Best books of the year'. Translated into 5 languages.

Author: Meira Isabel