What’s more insidious than the accuracy of what you read in the media is the control the media has on what they actually cover.
If you cast a wide enough net, it pretty quickly becomes apparent that the media is very selective about what they cover. One human rights issue may get front page coverage, while another is completely ignored.
The vast majority of people think they are focused on important issues, when in fact, they are just focused on what the media tells them is important.
If you cast a wide enough net, it pretty quickly becomes apparent that the media is very selective about what they cover. One human rights issue may get front page coverage, while another is completely ignored.
The vast majority of people think they are focused on important issues, when in fact, they are just focused on what the media tells them is important.