Well, in short, by definition it spreads misinformation. Even if a particular propaganda message is technically truthful, by design the message has been alerted to focus on certain things while obscuring others. In other words, it’s not only inherently subjective, but it’s designed to be misinterpreted as objective.
Finally, I do not support any of the common causes or ideas that propaganda is usually intended to reinforce (e.g. patriotism sounds harmless, even positive, but largely is used to encourage bigotry and xenophobia).
all media is propaganda. no org can tell you everything that’s happening, every human interest piece, every corporate move, every government policy, etc.
by necessity, they choose stories they think matter or will get clicks. it is up to you to understand the bias inherent in all media and distinguish fact from opinion, and draw your own conclusions.
propaganda, media, whatever you call it, isn’t The Truth even if it’s true.
so there is nothing wrong inherently with propaganda, even self-aware propaganda.
What’s wrong with propaganda?
Well, in short, by definition it spreads misinformation. Even if a particular propaganda message is technically truthful, by design the message has been alerted to focus on certain things while obscuring others. In other words, it’s not only inherently subjective, but it’s designed to be misinterpreted as objective.
Finally, I do not support any of the common causes or ideas that propaganda is usually intended to reinforce (e.g. patriotism sounds harmless, even positive, but largely is used to encourage bigotry and xenophobia).
What’s wrong with propaganda? Everything.
all media is propaganda. no org can tell you everything that’s happening, every human interest piece, every corporate move, every government policy, etc.
by necessity, they choose stories they think matter or will get clicks. it is up to you to understand the bias inherent in all media and distinguish fact from opinion, and draw your own conclusions.
propaganda, media, whatever you call it, isn’t The Truth even if it’s true.
so there is nothing wrong inherently with propaganda, even self-aware propaganda.