To me, the rise of citizen journalism via podcasts and video streaming (e.g. Spotify, Instagram, Tik Tok) and giving credence to popular personalities - whether right or wrong - is the problem. The proliferation of any take, rather than the right take, is where social media falls flat.
But I wouldn't fully blame the technology here - being dramatic, providing incomplete information and stretching truths or conspiracies is very much a narrative of human creation, which is still ultimately the problem. I think most of us with any social media presence have done this whether pro-actively or without awareness.
Respect for the truth, well-researched sources and an ability to understand contrarian positions is more of an education and individual willingness to participate in good journalistic ethics and practices.
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