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Paul Graham has an essay on this subject from 20 years ago that's still very relevant. >Of the stories you read in traditional media that aren't about politics
by freetime2 2y ago
Paul Graham has an essay on this subject from 20 years ago that's still very relevant.
>Of the stories you read in traditional media that aren't about politics, crimes, or disasters, more than half probably come from PR firms.
https://paulgraham.com/submarine.html https://paulgraham.com/submarine.html
- ethagknight 2y agoProbably closer to 100%, in the sense that everything you read is being pushed by someone, but accurate nonetheless.
- Matthyze 2y agoIn some sense, I supose, but that's now how I woud characterize traditional media covering e.g. natural disasters.