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Veritas(TM) (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Summary of Veritas(TM) - A Startup That Killed JournalismVeritas(TM) is a provocative, satirical novel set in a near-future world where truth has been rebranded, monetized, and controlled by tech giants. At the heart of the story is Veritas(TM), a startup that begins with the noble goal of "restoring journalistic integrity" but quickly evolves into the ultimate gatekeeper of reality. Through algorithmic manipulation, narrative optimization, and weaponized nostalgia, Veritas(TM) transforms from a truth-seeking platform into a corporate juggernaut that dictates what society is allowed to remember, feel, or believe.The book follows a cast of rebels-hackers, archivists, ex-journalists, and disillusioned influencers-who challenge the sanitized and heavily curated version of history propagated by Reflecta(TM), Veritas(TM)' corporate successor. These characters, often communicating through defunct IoT devices and "truthware" glitches, ignite a digital underground movement aimed at restoring narrative multiplicity and cognitive disobedience.Each chapter blends irony, dark humor, and all-too-familiar references to contemporary culture, politics, and technology-from meme warfare and cancel culture to emotion licensing and algorithmic trials. The novel explores themes such as the commodification of memory, the erosion of dissent, and the dangers of confusing consensus with truth.In its final act, Veritas(TM) dives into speculative surrealism, blurring the line between simulation and reality, culminating in a fragmented, unresolved climax that leaves readers questioning whether the greatest casualty of the digital age was not truth-but the desire to seek it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798293105601

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