16min chapter

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How Hank Green Makes the Truth Go Viral. Plus, the Escape Fantasies of the Uber Rich.

On the Media

CHAPTER

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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