For example, if I found and posted a plain statement of fact headline for Russia, would that be evidence that manufactured consent isn’t a thing? No. Of course not.
To look at these kinds of things, you can’t just cherry pick. These concepts are laid bare as a result of aggregating reporting. It’s a statistical thing.
So while this is an example, for the reasons posted, it’s not a great one. And you could take that feedback and post a better one. You could understand the argument. You’re completely right, so why not choose examples that don’t leave yourself vulnerable to valid criticism of your specific choices?
Windex007@lemmy.world 5 months ago
This is why buddy said they’re being pedantic.
For example, if I found and posted a plain statement of fact headline for Russia, would that be evidence that manufactured consent isn’t a thing? No. Of course not.
To look at these kinds of things, you can’t just cherry pick. These concepts are laid bare as a result of aggregating reporting. It’s a statistical thing.
So while this is an example, for the reasons posted, it’s not a great one. And you could take that feedback and post a better one. You could understand the argument. You’re completely right, so why not choose examples that don’t leave yourself vulnerable to valid criticism of your specific choices?
technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 months ago
Chomsky and fair.org and many other people do statistical analysis. It’s not a mystery at all. Here’s a top search result for example:
theintercept.com/…/newspapers-israel-palestine-bi…
Windex007@lemmy.world 5 months ago
I’m entirely unconvinced you read what I wrote