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Media Power in the Age of Influencers
This chapter examines the challenges faced by traditional media amid increasing censorship and the rise of social media influencers. It discusses Noam Chomsky's propaganda model and how audience behavior shapes media representation, highlighting the evolution of media trust and the ideologies that inform it. The dialogue emphasizes the intricate dynamics between influencers and their audiences, questioning the authenticity of the new media landscape and advocating for a more structural critique of influence in public discourse.
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