Presenting today an interview with autistic researcher Phoebe Jordan @pjordanbooks.bsky.social about her new book "You, Me, and Autism." This book helps us all build meaningful relationships with autistic friends, family, and coworkers. www.upriverpress.com/uprivercurrent #autism

In Moby Dick, Herman Melville’s classic work of nineteenth century literature, we find a story that portrays what happens when—whether in business or politics—we have narcissistic leaders. Read our new book review here: upriverpress.substack.com/p/narcissist... #leadership #literature #bookreviews

Back in 1851, novelist Herman Melville wrote a line that says a lot about our Big Tech times of inequality. "In this world, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without a passport; whereas virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers" -- In "Moby Dick" #democracy #inequality

On sale now! An important book designed to help us defend ourselves against rampant #disinformation and #misinformation while preserving healthy relationships. Written by 14 media scholars and experts. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

“Gift giving is about as good an investment as a trip to Vegas, only without Celine Dion and free food,” writes economist Joel Waldfogel in "Scroogenomics." He admits that his book is rather curmudgeonly, but it's hard to debunk his argument. Read our review at: upriverpress.substack.com #shopping

There are perks to publishing books in places other than New York . . . Shown here, Pikes Peak (14,110 ft) shrouded in clouds.

The new SIGAR report (www.sigar.mil/Portals/147/...) on US involvement in Afghanistan revealed that billions of $ were wasted. Our book "The Shady Economics of International Aid" by @sahmed4.bsky.social shows that this happens around the world. www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha... #IMF #economics

Great economists like Stiglitz and Piketty are thankfully bringing more attention to devastating inequality. Our book, "Inequality by Design," helps non-economists understand the problem while providing ways that citizens can push for reforms. www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #inquality

Perhaps one of the best gifts you can give to your friends, colleagues, and relatives is a tool to defend themselves against disinformation. Available for preorder now and going on sale December 15, "Overcoming Information Chaos" is a great read. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom... #medialiteracy

The tragic disrespect of Camille Pissarro's art during a war is analogous to what could happen to the work of artists, writers, and publishers today if we fail to protect copyright laws. Read an Upriver Current article about Pissarro's story. www.upriverpress.com/uprivercurre... #publishing #art

According to Statista, AI chatbots regurgitate false information nearly 50% of the time. Given all the major downsides of AI (energy consumption, disinformation, consolidation of corporate power, copyright infringement . . .), we'd be better off with traditional media. #AI #disinformation #media

We agree wholeheartedly that misinformation undermines science and #publichealth. Our new book "Overcoming Information Chaos" addresses ways to defend ourselves from #disinformation. More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

Recently at the @denverartmuseum.bsky.social, we saw a quote by the French painter Camille Pissarro that applies to writers and publishers: "When you feel the impulse to make something, do it no matter the cost ... You can be sure of reward ... Forward, go to it!" #camillepissarro #books #art

For our friends in the DC / Maryland/ Virginia area: People's Book, a great bookshop in Takoma Park, will host a conversation about the new Upriver Press book "Overcoming Information Chaos" with author Danielle Reiff on January 9. peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/overco...

An excellent article in @foreignaffairs.com describes how AI is fueling disinformation globally. Our new book "Overcoming Information Chaos," written by 14 scholars, describes the underlying problems of information disorder and how we can protect ourselves. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

“Historically in the US, information and data have been highly decentralized. By contrast, AI relies on centralizing as much data as possible, which is suited to autocratic control." From Overcoming Information Chaos (Upriver Press, 2025) www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom... #AI #disinformation

In the spotlight today! Two new Upriver Press books that describe the primary drivers of social division in the US: economic #inequality and information disorder, such as #disinformation. Both books offer amazing solutions for holding society together. More at: www.upriverpress.com #newbooks

Read an interview with Dr. Ryan Mattson and Ben Johnson, authors of "Inequality by Design, about how decades of economic policy has undermined the ability of most Americans to grow wealth and care for their families. www.upriverpress.com/uprivercurrent #inequality #economics #families #nonfiction

The public has supported raising taxes on the ultrarich and corporations for years, but policymakers have failed to act. → Raising taxes on the rich makes good economic and political sense. EPI’s latest report from @joshbivens-econ.bsky.social 1/

US Inequality: The top tenth of 1% earned $600b in capital gains (no work required) in 2022 whereas the bottom 40% earned $250b (working). Listen to Part 1 of a recent podcast with the authors of the Upriver Press's "Inequality by Design" here: open.spotify.com/episode/166Z... www.upriverpress.com

"Doing 'research' on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly." -- Roger Ebert Our new book "Overcoming Information Chaos" helps defend readers against #disinformation in a post-truth era. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom... #medialiteracy

In January 2026, Upriver Press will launch a book that could help hundreds of millions of Americans. Designed for #policymakers, #lawmakers, and #economists, "Social Security for Future Generations" offers economic proposals for sustaining this vital program. www.upriverpress.com/home/social-...

“In a time of rapid change and disruption, it will be increasingly important for families, friends, and community organizations to bond together. A community enables individuals to rebound from setbacks and career disruptions.” Dr. Ryan Mattson in www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #community

Tesla shareholders approved shares worth $1 trillion for Elon Musk. Meanwhile, most Americans struggle to pay rent or afford health insurance. Our book "Inequality by Design" shows how the rules debilitate most Americans. www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social #books

John Steinbeck said, "A writer out of loneliness is trying to communicate like a distant star sending signals . . . he seeks to establish a relationship." We would add that publishers are essential for writers and readers to find each other. #books #publishing #reading

When a group of people only acts on the basis of self-interest, "it can ruin life for society as a whole. In fact, we would not call such a group a 'society.'" -- Princeton economist Markus Brunnermeier in his book "The Resilient Society" www.upriverpress.com/home/the-res... #economics #books

The cover of the Oct 27 @newyorker.com perfectly portrays US inequality. www.newyorker.com/culture/cove... Our book "Inequality By Design" describes how we got to this point and how to improve the situation. www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal...

We are so glad to see another book about how to overcome economic inequality. The new Upriver Press book, "Inequality by Design," shows the problems and solutions for US readers. More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #books #economics @blueskybooks.bsky.social @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

In "After Virtue," MacIntyre argues that the West is stuck in emotivism, meaning "all moral judgments are nothing but ... expressions of attitude or feeling.” He adds, “There seems to be no rational way of securing moral agreement in our culture.” Book review: upriverpress.substack.com #bookreviews

"To everyone interested in learning about #autism from the perspectives of the #families, this book should be essential reading for the general public, students, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers." -- Mirko Uljarevic, Stanford University. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

"[The] writing cuts to the quick of media bias and identity-based grievances ... By encouraging media literacy principles ... the essays promote cultivating healthy information ecosystems." Review of "Overcoming Information Chaos" by Foreword Reviews. www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/over...

Biographical drama is a perhaps the most popular genre of films and plays. Our new book by award-winning playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill is the only book designed to help #playwrights and #screenwriters master this art. Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/home/writing...

Suggested criteria for the Nobel Peace Prize: Avoid giving it to people who end a war and give preference to those who prevent a war before all the death and destruction happens in the first place. #nobelpeaceprize #ukraine #gaza @nobelprize.bsky.social

Many #parents and #teachers misinterpret kids' "bad" behavior as disobedience, apathy, etc. In fact, the kids are struggling with undiagnosed #autism. Our new book "You, Me, and Autism" is a first resource for assessing whether a child or teen might be autistic. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

"What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book because there would be no one who wanted to read one." — Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death #books #reading #criticalthinking #medialiteracy

Upriver Press will not use AI for any aspect of publishing our books. Read some of our reasons here: www.upriverpress.com/news/ai-policy #AI #books #publishing

"To evaluate the workings of [economic development] agencies ... we need rigorous economic analysis," says Cambridge University PhD Saeed Ahmed. "The Shady Economics of International Aid" provides solutions to help millions of people. www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha... #IMF #worldbank #poverty

Banned Books Week starts October 5. Books banned yesterday, challenged today, and censored tomorrow often share one trait: they ask us to think differently. At Upriver Press, that’s exactly what scholarship is meant to do. #CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans @uabookbans.bsky.social

Mark Twain: "Life . . . consists mainly of the storm of thoughts that is forever blowing through one's mind." Mark Twain if alive today: "Life . . . consists mainly of the storm of chatbot responses that is forever blowing through an algorithm." #AI #criticalthinking #medialiteracy

Thanks to Eric Topol for debunking what will be a rising tide of disinformation about #autism. False info will hurt autistic people and their families. To better understand autism, "You, Me, and Autism" by autistic scholar Phoebe Jordan is a helpful tool. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

"Empire of AI" by @karenhao.bsky.social is a brilliant work of journalism. AI business leaders and investors are reshaping our economy without citizens' input. Fantastic book! There is a better way. Read our review at: upriverpress.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-... #AI #bookreview #technology #economy

Regardless of users' political leanings, Bluesky is better than the others because it is operated in an ethical manner. Thank you! We all need to help Bluesky stay civil and thoughtful by practicing good media literacy skills. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

French mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1650: "Man is only a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a thinking reed." Blaise Pascal in 2025: "Man is only a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a reed that types chatbot prompts." #AI

Articles like this, which are based in facts rather than conspiracy theories, are important. The new Upriver Press book "You, Me, and Autism," by autistic PhD candidate provides even more depth and understanding for parents and employers. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-... #autism

For the record, Upriver Press does not use artificial intelligence for any aspect of publishing our books (editorial, publicity, etc.). We refuse all submissions of books generated by AI. We love humans, not machines. See our full AI policy at this link: www.upriverpress.com/news #publishing #AI

Civic polarization is facilitated by our media ecosystem, in which disinformation and conspiracy theories are empowered to spread freely. The new Upriver Press book "Overcoming Information Chaos" addresses our collective plight and how to respond. Coming soon! www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

On the importance of pursuing factual information: "When the mind withdraws into itself and dispenses with facts, it makes only chaos." -- Edith Hamilton "The facts are always friendly. Every bit of evidence one can acquire, in any area, leads one that much closer to what is true." -- Carl Rogers

Upriver Press author Phoebe Jordan is a great example of how top universities can enable autistic people to make great contributions. Learn more about her at: www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter José Rivera says Writing the Biographical Drama guides writers into the "joys, challenges, and secrets of writing a biographical drama for stage and cinema." A unique book for a profitable genre. www.upriverpress.com/home/writing... #screenwriting #playwriting

The RAND Corporation study on “Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018” found that $50 trillion flowed from the bottom 99 percent of the American population to the top 1 percent. The economy's rules work against average Americans. More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #inequality