Cass Sunstein's 'Manipulation' Examines Control and Defense

Cass R. Sunstein's new book 'Manipulation' (Raffaello Cortina, 2026) explores the concept of control and surveillance in the current geopolitical landscape, where economic and military actions are increasingly hybridized. The book, subtitled 'What It Is, Why It's a Problem, and How to Defend Yourself,' focuses on the individual impact of control apparatuses and the power of manipulation. It provides a framework for understanding and resisting manipulation, described as frightening for those outside the field.