Are You Thinking For Yourself, Or Just Following Media?
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Are You Thinking For Yourself, Or Just Following Media?
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About this listen
Josh and Eugene dive into the pervasive problem of media manipulation, examining how news outlets, celebrities, and social media influencers shape public opinion through biased reporting, misinformation, and exploitation of trust. They explore real-world consequences when people mistake perception for reality.
• The weather forecast as a perfect example of media manipulation for ratings
• How social media influencers push dangerous challenges for views
• Media's role in exacerbating rather than healing racial divisions
• Celebrities using their platforms to promote political agendas without encouraging critical thinking
• The danger of educators imposing personal biases instead of teaching facts
• The critical distinction between perception (which can be manipulated) and reality (which exists independently)
• The importance of fact-finding and independent research before forming opinions
Fact find everything, even what we're saying! Reach out to us on social media or email us at streetlightangelspodcast@gmail.com to continue the conversation.