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You’re responding to the narrative the media is pushing down your throat. My advice? Read less news and work on something positive. Be the change you want to s
by TechBro8615 6y ago
You’re responding to the narrative the media is pushing down your throat. My advice? Read less news and work on something positive. Be the change you want to see.
I recommend the book Hate Inc by Matt Taibbi for a nice exploration of how the media profits from dividing us.
Also, obligatory Aaron Swartz: http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/hatethenews http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/hatethenews
- blaser-waffle 6y agoHate Inc. is a decent read. I'm reminded of the statistic about crime on the local news channels: crime across the US has dropped, consistently, since the 1960s, but reporting of crime has gone up 400%. As a result, people are more alarmed and afraid than ever even though this is one of the, if not the, safest time in history. "Perception is reality"