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The Media Revolution and the New Man

Manufactured outrage and the breakdown of liberal democracy

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Claire Berlinski
Nov 04, 2019
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So you say you hate the media?

I believe I know why.

The economic and technological transformation of the mass media is a key aspect of the story of the decline of liberal democracy.

Note: It is not irreversible. Nothing is written.

But do not assume it will all work out well.

Some of you may know parts of this story; others, different parts. I’m going to draw them together here in a way that, I hope, provides a useful overview.

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