First, let’s realize how fear can be used to manipulate us into a lack of critical thinking and a desire for conformity.
Second, let’s realize how moral framings in mass media can be used to get us to dislike or even hate ‘categories’ of people.
Third, let’s realize that the corporate and state media are both constantly trying to shape our attitudes whether the journalists are aware of that or not.
Fourth, let’s realize that our desire to be smart, correct and ethical is actually the way that we can be most manipulated by mass media and authorities.
