"Virtual Reality" reminds us that the internet has its pitfalls, what with the online proliferation of hoaxes, scams, quackery, sockpuppetry, impersonation, and false news. Author Charles Seife urges us to exercise caution when using the web, but also advises us on how to unmask fakery before its perpetrators fleece, compromise, or simply embarrass us. You can see the Monitor's full review of "Virtual Unreality" here.
