In this episode I look at how media propaganda messes with what we believe and how we see the world. I show how media narratives are often driven by money or power. I dive into three examples of news stories that changed societal perception -but were all lies. These stories, going all the way back to the 1800s stick around for generations, shaping how we think.
Best of all, I show you simple ways to test for truth—to help you cut through the lies. The episode’s about empowering everyone to question what they hear and dig for the truth with a bit of curiosity and critical thinking.
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“Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves.” -Eric Hoffer
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