We have all watched the “news” morph from factual reporting that includes both sides of a story using neutral language, into “clickbait” that triggers burning outrage. While this propaganda technique has clearly succeeded in roping in huge audiences, once one’s anger is spent, what remains? Emptiness. Skewed perception.
I believe that in a calmer climate, people actually crave nuance and authenticity. They wish to be empowered to understand both sides of an issue to formulate their own hypotheses, rather than being told what to think and believe.
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