Prologue: Confessions of an influencer -- Introduction: We are all under the influence -- Hooked on clicks: What is a social media influencer? -- Following the herd: How is our perceptual intelligence (PI) being hijacked by social media influence? -- Brain cravings: Are smartphones better than sex? -- Easy prey: Why are our young so susceptible to influencers? -- It's all an illusion: How some influencers misrepresent themselves--and the facts -- Imminent danger: What serious threats are hidden in plain sight with social media influence? -- Celebrity sells: How social media influencers are a different breed than the traditional celebs we've loved all these years -- Sexual solicitations: Are influencers turning us into sex addicts? -- Driven to distraction: Are we unfocused and unproductive because of social media influence? -- Clicks and cults: When does an influencer's following become a cult? -- So, you want to be an influencer: How to be a responsible, successful influencer and lead a balanced life -- Living with social media: How can users, influencers, platforms, and businesses safely coexist? -- Conclusion: The future of social media influence -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Hidden meanings of commonly used social media emojis.