President Biden called Rupert Murdoch, the Founder of Fox News, the “most dangerous man in the world,” according to published reports. But what does this mean? From degradation of global democracy, to climate skepticism, to war in Iraq, to undermining public health messaging during a pandemic, Murdoch’s Fox News has done tremendous harm to Americans and to U.S. institution.
  • Optional
    23•13 days ago

    Yes he is. But if he wasn’t, someone else would be. The point being the only way these pieces of shit are allowed any power is because we don’t understand - as a populace - how media works. It’s not part of our processing of input. And so, propaganda works, it can’t be countered and the only way to defeat it will never be taught.

    • @[email protected]OPEnglish
      10•13 days ago

      Yes, we need stronger broadcast regulations and schools must do their best to equip students with the ability to recognize disinformation. Efforts in teaching won’t be perfect especially at first but we must make progress.

      • @DarkFutureEnglish
        2•12 days ago

        And as a society we just voted against all that. YAY!!!

      • Optional
        1•13 days ago

        Sadly, we’ve been saying this for 50 years. Outlook not so good.