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Media Manipulation and Reality TV Dynamics
This chapter examines the interplay between image manipulation and disinformation on social media, highlighting a case involving doctored photos to undermine a political figure in Russia. It also explores the challenges faced by independent media under authoritarian regimes, focusing on Apple's response to Russian censorship. The conversation then transitions to the Real Housewives franchise, discussing its origins, production complexities, and the role of authenticity in the appeal of reality television.