Riggs offers a deep exploration of media manipulation techniques such as gaslighting, selective reporting, and agenda-driven algorithms, analyzing how they undermine democracy, breed cynicism, and foster division. He highlights the role of authoritarian regimes in utilizing state-controlled media to control public perception and investigates how corporate-owned media outlets may blur the line between journalism and business interests to support their political allies. Riggs also underscores the importance of independent journalism and decentralized media in offering counter-narratives, spotlighting stories that challenge official narratives, and holding power to account.
Not just a critique, An Ecosystem of Alternative Facts also empowers readers with practical tools for navigating this landscape. Riggs discusses ways to critically evaluate news sources, spot manipulative tactics, and become more media literate. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understandand resistthe manipulation of truth in today's media environment, offering a pathway toward reclaiming a more transparent and accountable public discourse.
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