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Why is it that propaganda somehow has become a new idea? Is it because the phrase “fake news” dumbed it down? Either way its always been a factor, and was lik
by cramjabsyn 4y ago
Why is it that propaganda somehow has become a new idea? Is it because the phrase “fake news” dumbed it down?
Either way its always been a factor, and was likely worse before the age of information.
The big problem now is there are multiple competing false narratives, instead of just the one in the paper.
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 4y agoWhat propaganda? Don't trust your instutions and don't trust the media? https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/14/564013066/russia-using-disinformation-to-sow-discord-in-west-britains-prime-minister-says https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/14/564013066...
- deepsquirrelnet 4y agoExcept that the purpose of the phrase “fake news” was, in fact, to create propaganda itself. It is certainly not better for the president of the country to be the gatekeeper of truth based on what aligns with their political motivations. It is the very definition of propaganda.
- none_to_remain 4y agoIt was journos who started the "fake news" meme. I believe they were complaining about completely fabricated clickbait like "Pope endorses Trump". The journos were seemingly unaware that their own perceived fakeness would be much more salient.