The Article, “Truth Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-Fact Society” by Farhad Manjoo argues that we live in an era of selective perception. We as viewers expect for all information on the news to be beneficial towards us and trustworthy. Yet, news publications can be tainted, similar to all types of media. Manjoo explains the concept of Video News Releases, which is a short clip of marketing propaganda disguised as a real news due to its language and style. In fact, each of these news segments are produced by marketing experts, rather than a journalist. The segments main focus is to sell, rather than discovering the truth. New agencies are meant to be interested in finding out the truth for its viewers. Manjoo also discusses the word, truthiness and the importance of it in the news. Manjoo argues that many people would rather have their beliefs reinforced. People do not want to be challenged by annoying facts.
In an effort to support his argument, Manjoo provides the example of technology columnist, Robin Raskin. Raskin’s claim to fame was her pitch based on the Apple product called an Ipod. Raskin called the Ipod, “one of the scariest gifts of the season”. Raskin’s warning about porn being able to be viewed on the Ipod was aired on nine station. Yet, instead of just discussing her concerns for “Iporn”, she then went on to use …show more content…
Oprah Winfrey chose the memoir to feature on her book club. Later to discover that the memoir consisted of exaggerations and a few lies. Oprah Winfrey was made aware of Frey’s inadequacie but defending him. Winfreys refused to believe the truth. Winfrey stated, “…what had really happened to Frey was less important than what one believed has happen to Frey.” Even Oprah Winfrey became a victim to fake information, and not emphasizing the truth. Winfrey later on admitted she was wrong, stating that the truth does
In an effort to support his argument, Manjoo provides the example of technology columnist, Robin Raskin. Raskin’s claim to fame was her pitch based on the Apple product called an Ipod. Raskin called the Ipod, “one of the scariest gifts of the season”. Raskin’s warning about porn being able to be viewed on the Ipod was aired on nine station. Yet, instead of just discussing her concerns for “Iporn”, she then went on to use …show more content…
Oprah Winfrey chose the memoir to feature on her book club. Later to discover that the memoir consisted of exaggerations and a few lies. Oprah Winfrey was made aware of Frey’s inadequacie but defending him. Winfreys refused to believe the truth. Winfrey stated, “…what had really happened to Frey was less important than what one believed has happen to Frey.” Even Oprah Winfrey became a victim to fake information, and not emphasizing the truth. Winfrey later on admitted she was wrong, stating that the truth does