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> Fear mongering about the fear mongering media boogeyman. This gave me a good chuckle. I can't rebut it. Anyway, I don't think this is best considered as a
by MichaelCollins 4y ago
> Fear mongering about the fear mongering media boogeyman.
This gave me a good chuckle. I can't rebut it.
Anyway, I don't think this is best considered as a free vs nonfree press issue. The press in America are motivated by profit. If people are taught and encouraged to reduce their consumption of fear mongering media, the free press will adjust to suit the new demand.
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 4y agoBasically everything is motivated by profit but it is not zero-sum. You give me factual, well-written, relevant reporting and I give you money because I value that. We both win. If The Atlantic turns into a fear-mongering, low-quality, rag then they lose my money. I definitely agree that people need to reduce consumption of fear mongering media but I'm not holding my breath! Is this just established news media trying and failing to compete with social media where the sky is on fire and falling 24/7?