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Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

As Australia's election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons

Rupert Murdoch's influence on Australian elections has waned, demonstrating decreasing power of media in shaping political outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Media events can impact how users feel about Meta, even if the product doesn't change.

Media events influence user sentiment about Meta, regardless of actual product quality.
#mental-health
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Young People Want a New American Dream

Young people desire the American Dream, but 74% find it hard to achieve, prioritizing financial security and health over traditional milestones.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Our Screens Are Programming Society for Dysfunction | Entrepreneur

The absence of media regulation has led to a normalization of toxic content that negatively impacts mental health and social values.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Young People Want a New American Dream

Young people desire the American Dream, but 74% find it hard to achieve, prioritizing financial security and health over traditional milestones.
more#mental-health
#journalism
Media industry
fromDefector
5 days ago

Are You Sure You Want To Bet On Journalism? | Defector

The Kentucky Derby highlights the decline of journalism and the disconnect between wealth and its accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Greta Van Susteren Reveals the Only Network That Tried to Control Her: That's Why I Got Fired'

Greta Van Susteren claims MSNBC is the only network that influenced her after decades in journalism.
Media industry
fromDefector
5 days ago

Are You Sure You Want To Bet On Journalism? | Defector

The Kentucky Derby highlights the decline of journalism and the disconnect between wealth and its accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Greta Van Susteren Reveals the Only Network That Tried to Control Her: That's Why I Got Fired'

Greta Van Susteren claims MSNBC is the only network that influenced her after decades in journalism.
more#journalism
#public-opinion
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
3 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If you're reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Contemporary media is controlled by wealthy individuals, shaping public opinion with sensationalism rather than truth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
US news

The US left Vietnam 50 years ago today. The media hasn't learned its lesson | Norman Solomon

The notion that US media coverage caused the public to oppose the Vietnam War is a misguided oversimplification.
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
3 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If you're reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

Contemporary media is controlled by wealthy individuals, shaping public opinion with sensationalism rather than truth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
US news

The US left Vietnam 50 years ago today. The media hasn't learned its lesson | Norman Solomon

The notion that US media coverage caused the public to oppose the Vietnam War is a misguided oversimplification.
more#public-opinion
#public-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Celebrity Suicides Boost Copycat Behavior

Celebrity suicides can increase suicide rates through suicidal contagion.
Media coverage influences suicide risk, necessitating responsible reporting.
Public health interventions can mitigate the risk of suicide contagion.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Coronavirus

Mystery Virus in the News? Ask These Four Key Questions

Social media can amplify fear around potential disease outbreaks, often without verified information.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Celebrity Suicides Boost Copycat Behavior

Celebrity suicides can increase suicide rates through suicidal contagion.
Media coverage influences suicide risk, necessitating responsible reporting.
Public health interventions can mitigate the risk of suicide contagion.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Coronavirus

Mystery Virus in the News? Ask These Four Key Questions

Social media can amplify fear around potential disease outbreaks, often without verified information.
more#public-health
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Europe news

The big blackout will be televised: Apocalyptic series for when the lights come back on

Preparedness for emergencies has become a pressing reality in light of recent global crises and events.
Media industry
fromTruthout
1 week ago

"60 Minutes" Host Gives Rare Rebuke to Parent Company Paramount Over Encroachment on Show's Independence

Scott Pelley criticized corporate influence on '60 Minutes,' which led to Bill Owens's resignation as executive producer.
#politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

This Is What Happens When Reality TV Comes for Democracy

Trump's presidency exemplifies the merging of politics and reality television, affecting both perception and governance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

White House security leak: who's who in the Signal group chat

Pete Hegseth's controversial Pentagon appointment raises concerns amid personal allegations and bold strategic suggestions.
JD Vance expresses caution about U.S. foreign policy's consistency, particularly regarding its impact on oil prices.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

This Is What Happens When Reality TV Comes for Democracy

Trump's presidency exemplifies the merging of politics and reality television, affecting both perception and governance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

White House security leak: who's who in the Signal group chat

Pete Hegseth's controversial Pentagon appointment raises concerns amid personal allegations and bold strategic suggestions.
JD Vance expresses caution about U.S. foreign policy's consistency, particularly regarding its impact on oil prices.
more#politics
#youth-culture
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago
Parenting

Mom Shares Red Pill Lingo She Heard Her Tween Repeating At Home

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has sparked discussions about the concept of 'redpilling' among youth.
Parents need to stay aware of the subtle language shifts in their children's conversations influenced by media.
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago
Parenting

Mom Shares Red Pill Lingo She Heard Her Tween Repeating At Home

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has sparked discussions about the concept of 'redpilling' among youth.
Parents need to stay aware of the subtle language shifts in their children's conversations influenced by media.
more#youth-culture
#family-dynamics
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

James Murdoch has spilled the beans, and the reality is more miserable than we or Succession ever imagined | Zoe Williams

James Murdoch reflects on intense familial dynamics and conflict driven by his father's manipulative behavior in a revealing Atlantic interview.
London politics
fromVulture
1 week ago

You Recap: The Internet's Boyfriend

Joe Goldmurder's chaotic life blurs lines between love and obsession, revealing the dark side of media scrutiny.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

James Murdoch has spilled the beans, and the reality is more miserable than we or Succession ever imagined | Zoe Williams

James Murdoch reflects on intense familial dynamics and conflict driven by his father's manipulative behavior in a revealing Atlantic interview.
London politics
fromVulture
1 week ago

You Recap: The Internet's Boyfriend

Joe Goldmurder's chaotic life blurs lines between love and obsession, revealing the dark side of media scrutiny.
more#family-dynamics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Mexico's President Punches Back Against Kristi Noem's Anti-Migrant Ads

Kristi Noem's ads blaming migrants provoke a strong legal response from Mexican leaders, aiming to ban foreign political propaganda in Mexico.
#elon-musk
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

CNN's Scott Jennings Claims Jimmy Kimmel Made Light of Tesla Fire Bombings to Intimidate Conservatives: This Isn't Comedy'

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks on Tesla's situation were seen as an intimidation tactic against conservatives and a rallying cry for leftist aggression.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

CNN's Scott Jennings Claims Jimmy Kimmel Made Light of Tesla Fire Bombings to Intimidate Conservatives: This Isn't Comedy'

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks on Tesla's situation were seen as an intimidation tactic against conservatives and a rallying cry for leftist aggression.
more#elon-musk
#cultural-commentary
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What We Can Learn From The Chaotic Parents Of '90s TV

Television, through chaotic parental characters, influenced millennials in navigating their formative years, providing both lessons and a sense of empowerment.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Oprah to "Make America Healthy Again" Pipeline

Oprah Winfrey's influence in media significantly shapes health trends and public perception, impacting movements like 'Make America Healthy Again.'
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What We Can Learn From The Chaotic Parents Of '90s TV

Television, through chaotic parental characters, influenced millennials in navigating their formative years, providing both lessons and a sense of empowerment.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Oprah to "Make America Healthy Again" Pipeline

Oprah Winfrey's influence in media significantly shapes health trends and public perception, impacting movements like 'Make America Healthy Again.'
more#cultural-commentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Karen Read prosecutors face uphill battle' in Massachusetts case's retrial, expert says

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of striking and leaving her boyfriend to die, begins with a controversial defense strategy led by a high-profile prosecutor.
#political-discourse
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Trump-supporting student bombarded in Boston by lefty loser: 'I truly feel sorry for him'

A Massachusetts student confronted a hostile Trump supporter during a rant triggered by a hat, reflecting rising political tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

Brexit-era discourse was heavily influenced by Russian trolls, prompting writers to react with bizarre and provocative content.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Trump-supporting student bombarded in Boston by lefty loser: 'I truly feel sorry for him'

A Massachusetts student confronted a hostile Trump supporter during a rant triggered by a hat, reflecting rising political tensions.
more#political-discourse
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Media industry

The World Porn Made

The late '90s cultural landscape shaped young women's perceptions of power and sexuality, intertwining them with prevailing media influences.
#public-perception
UK news
fromwww.90min.com
2 weeks ago

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd reject Antony bid; Chelsea eye James exit in 500m fire sale

Antony & James are central to current celebrity gossip, highlighting the media's role in shaping public interest.
Celebrity news often leads to increased scrutiny and speculation about the personalities involved.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Arts

Cultural Shifts in Cannabis: The Impact of Media and Events in 2024

In 2024, cannabis transformed from a taboo to a mainstream wellness product driven by media and pop cultural influences.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could satire lead to Swift reputational damage? DW 02/17/2025

Satire can significantly distort public perception and damage reputations, as seen in the case of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.
UK news
fromwww.90min.com
2 weeks ago

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd reject Antony bid; Chelsea eye James exit in 500m fire sale

Antony & James are central to current celebrity gossip, highlighting the media's role in shaping public interest.
Celebrity news often leads to increased scrutiny and speculation about the personalities involved.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Arts

Cultural Shifts in Cannabis: The Impact of Media and Events in 2024

In 2024, cannabis transformed from a taboo to a mainstream wellness product driven by media and pop cultural influences.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could satire lead to Swift reputational damage? DW 02/17/2025

Satire can significantly distort public perception and damage reputations, as seen in the case of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.
more#public-perception
#political-strategy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

The Power of Negativity

Negative events have a stronger impact on us than positive ones, a phenomenon known as negativity bias.
Media and political strategies exploit our negativity bias, disseminating fear and outrage to maximize engagement.
Awareness of media biases is essential to staying informed without succumbing to manipulation and anger.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Media industry

A Donald Trump ally has a suggestion for Warner Bros. Discovery: Why don't you pay us or give us a TV show?

Trump is both suing media companies and suggesting potential deals with them.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

James Carville Says Dems Getting Overwhelmed,' Steve Bannon Is Right': We Are Flooded In S**t'

Democrats are currently overwhelmed by the rapid developments in politics, particularly under Trump's influence.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

The Power of Negativity

Negative events have a stronger impact on us than positive ones, a phenomenon known as negativity bias.
Media and political strategies exploit our negativity bias, disseminating fear and outrage to maximize engagement.
Awareness of media biases is essential to staying informed without succumbing to manipulation and anger.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Media industry

A Donald Trump ally has a suggestion for Warner Bros. Discovery: Why don't you pay us or give us a TV show?

Trump is both suing media companies and suggesting potential deals with them.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

James Carville Says Dems Getting Overwhelmed,' Steve Bannon Is Right': We Are Flooded In S**t'

Democrats are currently overwhelmed by the rapid developments in politics, particularly under Trump's influence.
more#political-strategy
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Man (30) charged with sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip to the US

Armagh GAA player faces charges related to an alleged sexual assault during a celebration in Miami; the case raises questions about legal proceedings and media influence.
fromAdweek
3 weeks ago
Podcast

ADWEEK Launches Adspeak: A Podcast Taking You Inside Our Biggest Stories

Adspeak is a new podcast launching on April 15, 2023, focusing on insights from the advertising industry.
#beauty-standards
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

22 Things That Are Seen As Normal In Movies Or TV But Would Be Suuuuuper Weird IRL

Episode highlights the unrealistic beauty standards portrayed in media.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Different ideal, same pressure: Gen Z's fixation on perfect' skin echoes millennials' obsession on being thin

The hipbone trend symbolized the millennial generation's fixation on beauty ideals shaped by pervasive media and celebrity culture.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Women in technology

AI Faces Are Uncannily Perfect. I Hate Them.

The portrayal of imperfect beauty in media offers relief from digital perfection standards.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

22 Things That Are Seen As Normal In Movies Or TV But Would Be Suuuuuper Weird IRL

Episode highlights the unrealistic beauty standards portrayed in media.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Different ideal, same pressure: Gen Z's fixation on perfect' skin echoes millennials' obsession on being thin

The hipbone trend symbolized the millennial generation's fixation on beauty ideals shaped by pervasive media and celebrity culture.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Women in technology

AI Faces Are Uncannily Perfect. I Hate Them.

The portrayal of imperfect beauty in media offers relief from digital perfection standards.
more#beauty-standards
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Host Asks Trump To Gush About His Own Poll Numbers At International Press Conference

Pro-Trump media's influence is growing in White House briefings, exemplified by Brian Glenn's questions to President Trump.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Relationships

The Rise of the J. D. Vance Memes

J. D. Vance's political evolution showcases the interplay between media, personality, and public perception, amplified by meme culture.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff

Trump confirms firings in the National Security Council but downplays Loomer's influence over them.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Host Asks Trump To Gush About His Own Poll Numbers At International Press Conference

Pro-Trump media's influence is growing in White House briefings, exemplified by Brian Glenn's questions to President Trump.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Relationships

The Rise of the J. D. Vance Memes

J. D. Vance's political evolution showcases the interplay between media, personality, and public perception, amplified by meme culture.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff

Trump confirms firings in the National Security Council but downplays Loomer's influence over them.
more#trump-administration
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Adolescence" on Netflix: Exploring the Role of the Bystander

Teens' loyalty can prevent them from addressing problematic behaviors among friends.
Awareness about dating violence is crucial for teens to recognize and intervene in harmful situations.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold review: the real Cora Crippen

Dr. Crippen's case marked the first modern murder due to its media coverage and capture methods, rather than due to original motives or methods.
#civil-rights
DC food
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Superman vs. the KKK: Hear the 1946 Superman Radio Show That Weakened the Klan

Superman played a pivotal role in challenging and diminishing the power of the Ku Klux Klan through media.
Stetson Kennedy's infiltration of the KKK resulted in a popular Superman radio series that exposed their secrets.
DC food
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Superman vs. the KKK: Hear the 1946 Superman Radio Show That Weakened the Klan

Superman played a pivotal role in challenging and diminishing the power of the Ku Klux Klan through media.
Stetson Kennedy's infiltration of the KKK resulted in a popular Superman radio series that exposed their secrets.
more#civil-rights
#cultural-criticism
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Why Can't Pundits Stop Praising This 40-Year-Old Book of Cultural Criticism?

Cultural criticism books often reflect contemporary anxieties yet fade over time; Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death remains relevant decades later.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Journalism's not about 'unity', porn's total takeover and other commentary

Romantasy and the pornification of culture illustrate a shift in sexual norms and impact on society.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Why Can't Pundits Stop Praising This 40-Year-Old Book of Cultural Criticism?

Cultural criticism books often reflect contemporary anxieties yet fade over time; Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death remains relevant decades later.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Journalism's not about 'unity', porn's total takeover and other commentary

Romantasy and the pornification of culture illustrate a shift in sexual norms and impact on society.
more#cultural-criticism
#jeff-bezos
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus Resigns After Paper Kills Her Column on Owner Jeff Bezos's Editorial Mandate

Ruth Marcus resigned due to publisher's decision not to publish her column on Jeff Bezos's changes to The Post's editorial direction.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Great Emboldening

Jeff Bezos is altering The Washington Post's opinion section to prioritize personal liberties and free markets, limiting diverse perspectives.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How Jeff Bezos made peace with Donald Trump

Jeff Bezos has notably shifted from criticizing Trump to supporting major projects linked to his administration.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Washington Post moves might please Trump - but they're costing him money

Jeff Bezos' recent editorial decisions at The Washington Post have led to significant subscriber losses, raising questions about their financial wisdom.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus Resigns After Paper Kills Her Column on Owner Jeff Bezos's Editorial Mandate

Ruth Marcus resigned due to publisher's decision not to publish her column on Jeff Bezos's changes to The Post's editorial direction.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Great Emboldening

Jeff Bezos is altering The Washington Post's opinion section to prioritize personal liberties and free markets, limiting diverse perspectives.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How Jeff Bezos made peace with Donald Trump

Jeff Bezos has notably shifted from criticizing Trump to supporting major projects linked to his administration.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Washington Post moves might please Trump - but they're costing him money

Jeff Bezos' recent editorial decisions at The Washington Post have led to significant subscriber losses, raising questions about their financial wisdom.
more#jeff-bezos
Canada news
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

A pipeline company is suing Greenpeace for $300 million. A pay-to-play newspaper is accused of tainting the jury pool

Greenpeace claims a local newspaper campaign has influenced jurors' perceptions, jeopardizing the fairness of their trial regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline.
#capitalism
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
more#capitalism
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, and the Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism Exposes a Rot in American Media

Popular podcasts are increasingly hosting anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists, exposing younger audiences to harmful narratives.
Video games
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday Video: How Violent Media Makes Road Violence Worse - Streetsblog USA

Media culture glamorizes reckless driving, impacting real-world behaviors and contributing to roadway deaths.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Very Exciting Time!' White Nationalist Nick Fuentes Praises Candace Owens Media Tour, Joe Rogan's Conspiracy Theorist Guest

Nick Fuentes publicly praises Candace Owens and other media figures, highlighting their role in advancing far-right ideologies among younger audiences.
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

Oligarchs are openly revealing their power and wealth dynamics, showcasing how they manipulate media to serve their interests.
Right-wing politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Conclusion To Series On Individuality - emptywheel

Understanding the motivations of regular Trump voters reveals their intricate ties to societal ideas rather than direct manipulation by political entities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

Oligarchs are openly revealing their power and wealth dynamics, showcasing how they manipulate media to serve their interests.
Right-wing politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Conclusion To Series On Individuality - emptywheel

Understanding the motivations of regular Trump voters reveals their intricate ties to societal ideas rather than direct manipulation by political entities.
more#democracy
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Typewriters, stinky carpets and crazy press trips: what it was like working on video game mags in the 1980s

1985 marked a pivotal summer for gaming fandom, highlighted by fan interactions with influential magazine figures.
#psychology
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Stop Chasing Rainbows

Media misrepresents health change; pursuing sustainable change requires addressing pleasure and deeper values.
True happiness comes from eudaimonic activities rather than just hedonic pleasures.
Media industry
fromMail Online
2 months ago

I'm a mind control expert - woke elites are controlling our thoughts

Mind control through media influences behavior and beliefs, leveraging the power of the subconscious to promote specific patterns and ideologies.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Stop Chasing Rainbows

Media misrepresents health change; pursuing sustainable change requires addressing pleasure and deeper values.
True happiness comes from eudaimonic activities rather than just hedonic pleasures.
Media industry
fromMail Online
2 months ago

I'm a mind control expert - woke elites are controlling our thoughts

Mind control through media influences behavior and beliefs, leveraging the power of the subconscious to promote specific patterns and ideologies.
more#psychology
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jake Tapper To Release Book On Biden's Decline and cover-up

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new book discusses Joe Biden's mental decline and the media's role in covering it up.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Amplified Symbolic Releasers (ASRs) drive automatic human behaviors, intensifying beliefs and actions, leading to both constructive and destructive outcomes.
Television
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Breaking taboos and blurring truths: How reality TV has shaped society in its own image

Reality TV significantly influences modern culture and politics, as discussed in Emily Nussbaum's book, Cue the Sun!.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Russia's real strongman: Meet the oligarch who's pushing Putin to destroy Ukraine

Malofeyev adeptly navigates media and politics to promote Russian nationalism and influence global perceptions post-Trump's 2024 election victory.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Exclusive: Why Lara Trump Chose Fox News Over the Senate

Lara Trump holds an unprecedented position as a Fox News host, illustrating the strong link between her family and conservative media.
New York Giants
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Deion Sanders' three-word message to son Shedeur while fighting to be No. 1 NFL draft pick

Deion Sanders advises his son Shedeur to remain poised and ignore media criticism during the NFL Draft process.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump's proverbial ring

Billionaires' apparent support for Trump is about self-interest, not loyalty; they aim to protect their business interests.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Robert De Niro's Netflix Political Thriller Zero Day Holds an Uncanny Mirror to Contemporary Chaos

Zero Day explores themes of division and distrust in America while maintaining ambiguity about the political affiliations of its characters.
philosophy
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

Understanding Knowledge Collapse and Its Relation to Historical and Current Knowledge | HackerNoon

Wider tails in data distribution exacerbate knowledge collapse, moving public knowledge further from true knowledge.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Using Ted Danson in A Man on the Inside' as Fashion Inspiration

A man's fashion style can evolve even later in life, inspired by contemporary role models.
Dressing with confidence and classic style can change one's outlook at any age.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Health

The Secret Cost of Alcohol: Charm, Self-Image, Sex Appeal

Alcohol lowers inhibitions without providing lasting confidence or attraction; true self-worth comes from within.
Reforming beliefs about alcohol helps reduce cravings and redefine authentic confidence.
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