Sunday 5 March 2023

Munk debates: Be it resolved “don’t trust mainstream media”

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I know all four of these folks pro and con the proposition. I’ve books by Douglas Murray (pro) and Malcolm Gladwell (con) awa many articles and substacks by Matt Taibbi (pro) and Michelle Goldberg (con).

Things change. Being Brexit, anti EU, used to be a left-wing thing until five minutes ago; now if you voted Brexit you’re right wing. Being anti-war used to be a-left wing thing. Now, if you’re for peace in Ukraine you’re right wing. And the media had — still has — the biggest voice in making those narratives.

So watch and see who wins the debate over trust in the media. Shorter debate: opening and closing statements here.