Michael Everett wrote:For great examples of how Media can be used to create false narratives, may I recommend the Babylon 5 episodes The Illusion Of Truth (S4, ep8) and the Deconstruction Of Falling Stars (S4, ep 23). In both cases, though, it was ordered by the government.
Russia has proven via its response to the Novochik Incident that it doesn't care about the truth so long as it can muddy the waters enough to create something that at resembles Plausible Deniability, or at least enough Implausible Deniability to make it clear that they refuse to let themselves take the consequences of their actions.
Donald Trump greatly admires Vladimir Putin.
Fake News is currently a big thing in America.
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I hope to heck the pattern I'm seeing isn't actually true...
I was too busy with my career when Babylon 5 was broadcast but a recently read article got me interested in it...
I have second season waiting for me to free up some time and your note may have kicked me into action.