The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media is a book written
by Brooke Gladstone and Josh Neufeld that examines the role of the
media in shaping public opinion and understanding of events. The book
aims to provide a historical perspective on the media and its evolving
relationship with society, politics, and technology.
It also explores
the ways in which the media can influence the way people think and
behave, and the potential consequences of this influence. The book is
written in a narrative style, with Gladstone drawing on her own
experience as a journalist and media commentator to provide insight and
analysis.