Originally Posted By: Montanero
There is a great deal of literature about the media and how we consume it. One thing that needs to be understood is how the business of the media works and what the influences on it are. It is a business, and it is run by people who are trying to earn a living (among other things). Good critical thinking skills and an understanding of how influence works will contribute much to one's being a more intelligent consumer of the media.


Yup, that falls in line with being a skeptic and really listening to what is being said. I find that the shorter the actual quote or sound/video clip, the less value of the report is and the higher the agenda/propaganda value. Context matters.
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