In "Antisocial Media," Siva Vaidhyanathan embarks on a compelling exploration of how Facebook, a platform birthed from the dorms of Harvard with the promise of connecting the world, morphed into a digital behemoth that, paradoxically, undermines the very fabric of democratic society. With a critical eye, Vaidhyanathan exposes the unintended consequences of Facebook's rise: from its role in amplifying propaganda, fueling bigotry, eroding trust in science and journalism, to its alarming capacity for surveillance. This narrative is not just a tale of technological overreach but a cautionary account of good intentions gone awry, highlighting the naiveté of believing in the simplistic notion that computer code could be the panacea for humanity's most complex problems. The book delves deeper than mere critique, offering an authoritative analysis of how Facebook's design and algorithms have facilitated some of the darkest turns in contemporary politics, including Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and the platform's exploitation by authoritarian regimes. Through Vaidhyanathan's lens, "Antisocial Media" is not only a critique of a social media giant's failings but an indictment of a culture that has allowed, if not encouraged, the deterioration of discourse and democracy worldwide. This work challenges readers to question the costs of convenience and connectivity, urging a reevaluation of our relationship with social media and its impact on the global stage.