Dear subscriber.
Here’s a scientific fact:
A dog gets more factual information from sniffing another dog’s arse than a human gets from watching mainstream media.
Now, I don’t think we need to start sniffing each other’s rear ends just yet. Maybe we just need to demand better from our media and hold them accountable for their reporting.
What happened to journalism?
Why is the mainstream media so messed up?
I believe there are three main factors at play:
(1) News went online.
News websites live or die by clicks. And what gets clicks? Sensationalism. Yup, news sites are like those annoying people at parties who always try to one-up each other with their stories. “Oh, you went skydiving? Well, I fought off a shark with my bare hands once.” It’s like they’re in a constant race to see who can come up with the most outrageous, attention-grabbing headline. It’s like they’re playing a game of “truth or clickbait” and clickbait is always winning.
(2) Media bias.
Media bias has always been an issue, but the internet has put it on steroids. A journalist really has no power or influence. They are mere puppets whose strings are being pulled by the Corporation’s top brass. It goes like this: A journalist’s work must get the approval of the media organization’s editor-in-chief, and the editor-in-chief must get the approval of the corporation that owns the media organization.
I’ll leave it there.
(3) Social media.
Many people get their news from social media. This means they are getting their news in an echo chamber. Social media algorithms are very good at sending you news stories and opinions that confirm your existing beliefs. It’s how they keep you on there.
Now hear ye this:
Despite ALL this talk of fake news, media bias, social media echo chambers, clickbait news, declining journalism ethics, propaganda, and misinformation, people still pick their news sources and they mostly BELIEVE the facts and information given in those articles.
Why?
Because the news media delivers their facts and information in a way that people are hardwired to believe them –
In a Story!
The news is inherently believable because it’s nothing but stories. And homo sapiens are hardwired to not question stories. A story is like a Trojan horse. You think you’re just getting a little entertainment or information, but next thing you know, they’re sneaking their way into your head, shaping your opinions and beliefs.
The lesson here should be clear:
If you want your facts and information to be believed, then wrap those puppies up inside a story.
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Your friend,
Kelvin
Email Marketing Maverick