This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things - by Whitney Phillips (Paperback)

This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the troll problem in today's media landscape.

The author, Whitney Phillips, argues that trolling isn't just an obscene behavior but rather a reflection of a deeper cultural issue.

She contends that trolls are fueled by culturally sanctioned impulses and align with social media platforms.

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between trolling and sensationalist corporate media, highlighting how trolls exploit this dynamic for their own amusement.

Phillips also sheds light on the grotesque pantomime of dominant cultural tropes perpetuated by trolls, including gendered notions of dominance and success, and an ideology of entitlement.

Ultimately, the author argues that we don't just have a trolling problem but a culture problem.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding online behavior and the broader cultural landscape.