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I'm trying compile (for instructional use) a set of very vivid/egregious/horrifying examples of consent manufacturing in the Western media. Stuff like this:

Got any good examples like this? Post 'em!

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[โ€“] Jimmycrackcrack@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Are they web articles and they're changing them on the fly based on shifting winds of what gets clicks? If its evidence of an agenda, I'm confused why the first edition of the article was ever out in the public eye to begin with, or even written for that matter if editorial makes it clear what kind of work needs to be produced at that publication.

[โ€“] Philosoraptor@hexbear.net 1 points 1 month ago

No, it's their own writing. The assignment is to explain some scientific result in simple language. The first pass is usually full of academic-speak, so we then talk about ways to simplify and shorten while enhancing clarity. By the time they get to the last draft, it's in plain language with just the core of the idea.