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I first started mistrusting the media when I saw the scathing media reports from NYT and Kara Swisher over Uber that were completely wrong and diametrically opp
by blindriver 1y ago
I first started mistrusting the media when I saw the scathing media reports from NYT and Kara Swisher over Uber that were completely wrong and diametrically opposed to what I saw with my own eyes. Being wrong is one thing, but the completely lack of willingness to correct themselves really opened my eyes. It was clear they had an agenda to hurt Uber as much as they could regardless of the facts.
After that, everything I saw just reinforced this, especially during the Pandemic until I stopped believing the media altogether. The worst part was the media repeating lies that I could see were lies with my own eyes, and they were trying to gaslight me into submission. When it started to confuse my own children is where I drew the line and I am teaching them to disbelieve the media as well.
I don't trust any media at all, whether or not it's confirming or dispelling my own beliefs. Anything I see I will always double check because I assume I'm being manipulated in one way or the other.