Thank you, Bob, for pointing this out. Let me just add though that we must not only become aware of the misinformation and propaganda from "the other side" (Iran, China, Russia), in fact I believe that is the easy part because we are naturally suspicious towards them anyway, we must learn to be especially critical and suspicious with our own side and sources. There is no simple GOOD v/s Bad and it's not as easy as "us good" and "them bad"...
Not that you implied this notion! I only felt inspired to add this note when I saw you 3 examples Iran, China, Russia...
Was thinking similarly that one could argue that continuously downplaying facts and distorting them is also misinformation. So one could argue the USA is missing in the list?
So good and so timely. I wanted to just say thanks for writing this - I desperately wish there was a "spin filter" or "propaganda block" I could apply to the news.
Thank you so much for this absolutely critical post. It is more important now than ever. Critical thinking, conversation, human-to-human contact….With the AI “tsunami“ still out in the distance although it may currently seem it’s quite near, I feel like it would be appropriate to say, “we ain’t seen nothing yet.“ Your post is a very on point reminder of what we have to keep in our hearts and mind’s-eye, and perhaps most importantly, our actions, in the days and months and years ahead. Thank you for all you do. So grateful!
You nailed it with the dangers of propaganda spreading today. Look at Congo - Rwanda situation. The news has spread so much false information governments believe it. Then money fuels the fire.
yes, agreed we must verify facts but even the fact checker are reported bias, where does one find truth? It seems this is the goal, no one can believe anything... so therfore take no action, very sad state of affairs.
I love how you end with "Have a great weekend!" I don't know if that is possible after reading what you wrote and what is currently happening in the US. I will do my best.
Thank you, Bob, for pointing this out. Let me just add though that we must not only become aware of the misinformation and propaganda from "the other side" (Iran, China, Russia), in fact I believe that is the easy part because we are naturally suspicious towards them anyway, we must learn to be especially critical and suspicious with our own side and sources. There is no simple GOOD v/s Bad and it's not as easy as "us good" and "them bad"...
Not that you implied this notion! I only felt inspired to add this note when I saw you 3 examples Iran, China, Russia...
I fully agree Karl. that note led to an article about state-sponsored efforts. Doesn't mean they have the monopoly :)
Thank you for speaking up about this and the truth and danger behind intentionally misleading propaganda.
AM radio for past 3 decades and fox “new” are white nationalists propaganda machines
And I am sure as many people would say the same thing in a different context about MSNBC and NPR, especially after the testimony this week.
There is very little neutral "news" anymore.
Devil the deceiver is master at making the fallen humanity to love lies and hate truth .
An interesting read, until this line:
"pushed by governments such as Iran, China, or Russia"
Was thinking similarly that one could argue that continuously downplaying facts and distorting them is also misinformation. So one could argue the USA is missing in the list?
For sure, plenty to go around.
So good and so timely. I wanted to just say thanks for writing this - I desperately wish there was a "spin filter" or "propaganda block" I could apply to the news.
https://media-bias.org/
You must have a bot or AI attached since the response was INSTANT - but thanks for the link - very useful!
Thank you so much for this absolutely critical post. It is more important now than ever. Critical thinking, conversation, human-to-human contact….With the AI “tsunami“ still out in the distance although it may currently seem it’s quite near, I feel like it would be appropriate to say, “we ain’t seen nothing yet.“ Your post is a very on point reminder of what we have to keep in our hearts and mind’s-eye, and perhaps most importantly, our actions, in the days and months and years ahead. Thank you for all you do. So grateful!
You nailed it with the dangers of propaganda spreading today. Look at Congo - Rwanda situation. The news has spread so much false information governments believe it. Then money fuels the fire.
yes, agreed we must verify facts but even the fact checker are reported bias, where does one find truth? It seems this is the goal, no one can believe anything... so therfore take no action, very sad state of affairs.
It's tough out there, I think we have to dig around versus take things at face value.
I love how you end with "Have a great weekend!" I don't know if that is possible after reading what you wrote and what is currently happening in the US. I will do my best.