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Manufactured Panic and Media Credibility
This chapter examines how manufactured panic is used to control narratives, focusing on the manipulation of media reporting and the implications of conspiracy theories. It critically analyzes a CNN incident involving the release of a prisoner, revealing doubts about the authenticity of the portrayal and highlighting the broader decline of major news networks. The discussion underscores the challenge of traditional media in the face of rising independent outlets and changing audience perceptions.