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This is actually very helpful way to understand the utility of news organizations to maximize emotional appeals in order to garner attention by directly (or per
by nyxtom 7y ago
This is actually very helpful way to understand the utility of news organizations to maximize emotional appeals in order to garner attention by directly (or perhaps unintentionally) misinterpreting/misusing the intent of the speaker. As a general practice, the intent of the speaker isn't necessarily well known unless you have seen the evidence of its use in practice. Fascinating take on the misuse (or in this case likely purposeful misuse) of language.
- dmix 7y agoExcept when it’s selectively done with an agenda. Which seems to happen far too often. There’s enough real bad stuff going on in the world. Inventing or purposefully twisting it only creates opportunities to completely dismiss the paper’s original point. There’s a good reason trust in the media is super low and it’s not just because some influential people claim “fake news” at every chance. There’s plenty of real examples on a daily basis if you spend the time to look into what is being said. The media is often their own worst enemy when it comes to holding bad guys accountable.