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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford cover image

When Parakeets Plundered New York

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

Exploring Truth Through History and Media

This chapter explores the evolution of truth in historical narratives, particularly in the wake of technological changes. It examines the interplay between democracy, media, and our understanding of truth, with a focus on events like the 1970s panic over monk parakeets.

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