Media distortions are killing us and most people are reluctant to stand up against them because they are afraid that the media they are criticizing will destroy them. (1/5)
That is why I applaud James and Kathryn Murdoch’s honest and bold public statement that, as described by the FT “castigates the US media for the ‘toxic politics’ threatening American democracy... (2/5)
...saying the media are as culpable as politicians who ‘know the truth but choose instead to propagate lies.’” (3/5)
They said “Spreading disinformation — whether about the election, public health or climate change — has real world consequences,” and it is bound lead to “a reckoning” for media. Their statement is highly informed, true, and courageous. (4/5)
They appear to be right in observing that there is a backlash brewing against distortions in the media. I hope so and hope that will lead to greater accuracy of reporting. ft.com/content/9eab68… (5/5)
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