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> A journalist's job is to sell newspapers, or clicks, not to keep anyone informed. Yes. And to propagandize on behalf of his and his organization's preferred
by bobthechef 5y ago
> A journalist's job is to sell newspapers, or clicks, not to keep anyone informed.
Yes. And to propagandize on behalf of his and his organization's preferred political views. Seldom do they probably consciously realize they are doing this. The echo chamber synergizes with their prejudices and steers them in that direction. And for them, it's a job. Their reward is the editor's approval, or at least the absence of his disapproval.
- benrbray 5y agoThere's a Noam Chomsky quote for this: “I’m sure you believe everything you’re saying. But what I’m saying is that if you believe something different, you wouldn’t be sitting where you’re sitting.” [1] https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9692159-i-m-sure-you-believe-everything-you-re-saying-but-what-i-m https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9692159-i-m-sure-you-believ... [2] "Manufacturing Consent" by Noam Chomsky
- throwaway894345 5y agoI’m not sure why you’re being downvoted. Is it controversial that publications have become increasingly partisan in recent years? I thought that was widely agreed upon? Or maybe people disagree with your implication that this is a bad thing (I imagine progressives are pleased that the majority of the old reputable outlets are burning through their credibility reserves to advance progressivism).