#medialiteracy — Public Fediverse posts

I was asked by several followers to write a How To that helps with media consumption in our difficult times. People want to know what they can do for their mental wellness - and against the blast of propaganda on major social media platforms.
I tried my best in short form: https://steady.page/en/naturematchcuts/posts/6686318f-bcc4-488d-820b-2cf041a7096d I know it has holes but didn't want to write a bachelor's thesis. 😉 1/2

#media #journalism #medialiteracy #Medienkonsum #mentalWellness #goodNews #mediaConsumption #socialMedia #mediaCritics

THEY LIVE (1988)

John Carpenter on corporate media..
https://youtu.be/vcEwC-YI1zo #medialiteracy #sciencefiction #cultfiction #film 📽️

#DavidEllison has pledged to maintain “complete” editorial independence. Under a recent #settlement with #states that challenged the merger, the company also agreed to establish new monitoring of #CBS & #CNN by forming a “News Editorial Independence Board” within 180 days.

Still, #Skydance’s corporate leaders will choose who sits on this board. And critics warn of the consequences of industry consolidation overall.

#law #media #LarryEllison #Trump #billionaires #information #MediaLiteracy

[ #LarryEllison participated in the conspiracy to overthrow the #2020election ]. Last month, the #Trump admin moved to bar #CNN from the White House. And the network’s new ownership arrives as coverage ramps up less than a month ahead of the 2026 #midterms.

#law #media #Skydance #DavidEllison #billionaires #power #information #censorship #ViewpointDiscrimination #MediaLiteracy
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/05/20/larry-ellison-oracle-trump-election-challenges/

#Skydance confirmed that #CNN’s #MarkThompson will stay on as editor-in-chief of the network — separate from #CBS, where #BariWeiss remains at the helm. But how the combined company’s news operations will look farther down the road is yet to be seen.

#Politics are also top of mind. The #billionaire family of Skydance CEO #DavidEllison has a cozy relationship with #Trump….

#law #media #billionaires #power #information #censorship #ViewpointDiscrimination #MediaLiteracy
https://apnews.com/article/cnn-cbs-skydance-merger-david-ellison-a0b39dd71b3fa6361058357835b2b76e?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_org_joinmastodon_app_shareactionextension

In a conflict feed, fabricated footage can mislead—and the existence of fakes can help people dismiss real evidence. Truth needs a verifiable trail, not just a confident denial. #MediaLiteracy #Truth