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NOAM CHOMSKY - The 5 Filters of the Mass Media Machine
According to American linguist and political activist, Noam Chomsky, media operate through 5 filters: ownership, advertising, the media elite, flak and the common enemy.
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Yes, this is a good explanation if you need a reason to give up if you want one. But it is also a good guideline if want to figure out how to maneuver around it. Ying and Yang never had it so good and or confusing at same time. It's always complex but as the song says in not too late to chose another road and karma often kicks in when you least expect it.
