What is this information monster called Fake? Everyone talks about him, everyone discusses him, some even argue, worrying and shouting. But few people are ready to give an accurate and comprehensive definition of what we commonly call fake. The author offers a special look at the information broadcast by numerous media outlets. This is a book about how to learn to filter the news so as not to fall for fake messages. It will not only introduce readers to the types and types of this phenomenon in reality, culture, history and politics, but will also reveal methods and techniques for creating fakes both in reality and in the media, Russian and foreign, and will present practical recommendations on how and what In modern conditions of information chaos, there are ways to counter fakes, fake journalism and the phenomenon of post-truth. Fake will not work! Don't be fooled!