The Theatre of News: Lessons from Elizabethan England
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The Historical Roots of Fake News
This chapter examines the evolution of news media and public engagement in politics, highlighting the persistent issue of fake news from the Elizabethan era to today. It reflects on the satire of early journalists like Ben Johnson, illustrating how skepticism towards media has deep historical precedents.
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