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I don't remember how Manufacturing Consent referred to the facts vs images distinction, can you give a pointer to that? I think the work by the Situationists i
by icebraining 8y ago
I don't remember how Manufacturing Consent referred to the facts vs images distinction, can you give a pointer to that?
I think the work by the Situationists is more relevant, particularly the concept of the Spectacle. But it was "in the air" at the time, arguably even the works of Hunter S. Thompson reflect it.
- jefflombardjr 8y agoI was more referring to the role that the news plays in all of this rather than specifically facts vs images. Haven't heard of the Situationists, I'll check them out! Thanks!