The Price of Misinformation--Who Pays for Info Wars: St. Petersburg Economic Summit

[KoKo]

(This is an excellent watch--Great Panel--and Discussion of Economics & the Media)

Published on May 28, 2014 News goes on to influence public opinion and private decision making, sometimes forcing the hand of politicians with demands that "something must be done" about this or that situation. With Russia in the info wars crosshairs, is it possible for international players to resist the media hype and focus on maximizing economic opportunity for all sides? To discuss this and more:

Moderator:
Peter Lаvelle, Anchor, Russia Today

Panelists
Ben Aris, Editor-in-Chief, Business New Europe
Pepe Escobar, Correspondent, Asia Times
John Laughland, Director of Studies, The Institute of Democracy and Cooperation
Ulrich Lissek, Communications Director, Nord Stream
Alexander Mercouris, International Law Expert
Sebastian Sass, Policy Advisor for EU-Russia Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Sass Consulting

[DeSwiss]

1. K&R

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''A monopoly of the 'means of communication' may define a ruling elite more precisely than the celebrated Marxian formula of the 'monopoly of the means of production.'''

~Robert Anton Wilson

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2. Sad commentary on today's media

"Democracy doesn't work unless you are properly informed"- There's a soundbite we should all take to heart. And don't think the 1% doesn't know it, either- Why else would they have an army of shills out there clouding the issues?

[KoKo]

3. Yes...there's that... It's good to see "higher up Economic" influence recognizing this...

so, there's a bit of hope there, I think.

Will take a bit of time for it all to sink in, though...for change. But, it's a start. If anyone is listening. And, we have more outlets than before reporting that aren't so corralled by MS Western Media.

And...our policy has been GLOBAL Emphasis...so folks shouldn't get upset with those of us who watch "Global Media" that isn't "Media Free Europe or Media Free USA" by our old Propaganda Channels left over but still funded since WWII when we needed to do Disinfo against the Nazi's but they had to keep going with funding and they are targeted NOW against current USA Media with left over propaganda that is still being funded by those who think we are still fighting against the Nazi's when we in USA are in danger of becoming the same that we fought against with our policies against "The People" these days.

[swilton]

4. Another great show

to be stored in the bookmarks! Thanks for posting!