GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY BY ALGORITHM: When Virality Writes the Verdict

Guilty or Not Guilty by AlgorithmBy Loren K. CoburnIn the digital age, justice no longer begins in the courtroom, it begins in the feed.Before the opening statement is ever read, millions of online jurors have already reached their verdict. Viral videos, influencer narratives, and algorithmic bias now shape what people believe is true long before the evidence ever reaches a judge.In Guilty or Not Guilty by Algorithm, Loren K. Coburn exposes how social media, AI, and the attention economy are rewriting the meaning of fairness in America’s courts. From the rise of “trial-by-viral” to influencer-led conspiracies that can sway juries, Coburn reveals the invisible forces turning justice into performance and outrage into profit.Drawing from real-world cases, psychological research, and firsthand analysis of modern media influence, this groundbreaking book shows how the First Amendment and the Sixth Amendment, free speech and fair trial, are now colliding in real time.Through vivid storytelling and rigorous insight, Guilty or Not Guilty by Algorithm asks a question every citizen must face:Can justice survive when truth is decided by engagement metrics?If you’ve ever wondered how viral narratives can tilt verdicts, taint juries, and redefine what “proof” means in a hyperconnected world, this book will change the way you see truth, power, and the price of influence.Perfect for readers of:The Social Dilemma, Weaponized Lies, or The Age of Surveillance CapitalismJournalists, legal professionals, and everyday citizens concerned about digital ethics and media manipulationAnyone questioning how “truth” survives when algorithms decide what we see“Truth, purpose, and resilience, three things that must never go offline.”Loren K. Coburn Read more