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News & Media: Informing Or Manipulating?- The 7 Pillars Of Culture – Episode 1.21

The news is supposed to keep us informed, educate us about world events, and empower us to make better decisions. But have you ever noticed how most headlines are filled with fear, conflict, and crisis? That’s no coincidence. The media thrives on fear-based engagement, and many news outlets are more concerned with capturing attention than telling the whole truth. They don’t just report the news—they shape it.

In today’s world, information spreads faster than ever before. But does faster mean better? A single tweet, a sensationalized headline, or a misleading statistic can shape public opinion within hours. And behind the scenes, political, corporate, and ideological interests influence what is reported, how it’s framed, and what is ignored altogether. The result? A world where fear sells, division deepens, and people struggle to separate fact from manipulation.

Of course, not all media is bad. Journalism has exposed corruption, sparked social change, and given a voice to the unheard. At its best, the media raises awareness, uncovers injustice, and educates the public. But at its worst, it fuels panic, spreads misinformation, and reinforces biases that keep people trapped in limited perspectives.

Winston Churchill once said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.” This couldn’t be more relevant today. False narratives spread rapidly, while truth often struggles to catch up. People are more likely to engage with stories that provoke strong emotions—especially fear and outrage—than with balanced, well-researched reporting.

The question is: Are we thinking critically about the information we consume? Are we fact-checking, considering multiple perspectives, and questioning whether a story is designed to inform—or manipulate? The modern world requires media literacy—the ability to analyze and interpret news, filter out sensationalism, and resist being controlled by narratives that serve someone else’s agenda.

Understanding how news and media shape our thoughts is essential for breaking free from misinformation and making informed decisions. We must become active participants in the way we consume news—not just passive recipients of whatever headlines dominate the screen.

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One: Sometimes you need someone to show you the obvious, and oftentimes… the not so obvious! Credit to ZigZiglar

Two: Education and schooling are not the same thing. What goes on inside the schools is often not education. And the results may well be that it reduces productive capacity rather than to increase it. Credit to Prof Sir William Arthur Lewis

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Four: The illiterates of the future are not those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn! Credit to Alvin Toffler

Five: The greatest obstacle to progress is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge. Credit to Daniel Boorstin

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