Brilliant analysis by one of the greatest scientists of all time. This work completely refutes the myth of the "liberal media." Secondly, it also shatters the myth that this non-existent liberal media is responsible for the defeat in the Vietnam War. It clarifies that the war was not a mere mistake but a crime as defined by the Geneva Conventions and common decency. Chomsky has continuously pointed out that in poll after poll, the American public leans well to the left of the supposed "liberal media." However, one must be cautious of polls with trick or leading questions. There is much more to discover in this classic and indispensable work. It has been a while since I last read it. Reviewed by David Dusty Cupples, the author of Stir It Up: The CIA Targets Jamaica, Bob Marley and the Progressive Manley Government (a novel). Stir It Up

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My brain feels like jelly now.

If you're already more familiar with Chomsky's ideas on manufactured consent in mass media, this book will mostly serve to bolster his arguments. It does so with a deluge of evidence from political conflicts and U.S. interventionism throughout the 60s and 70s. The book is well-written. However, the audiobook, at least for me, was narrated in such a droning way. As a result, I found myself getting sleepy listening to it. This is despite the fact that I am very invested in learning about political economy and media.

Perhaps it was the monotone delivery that made it difficult to stay engaged. Or maybe it was the sheer volume of information being presented. Either way, it was a bit of a struggle to get through the audiobook. Nevertheless, the content itself is valuable and值得 exploring further.

Maybe I'll have to go back and read the physical book instead to fully absorb all of Chomsky's insights.

I've been eager to read this for quite some time. The reason is that it has been unanimously pointed out by the handful of journalists I highly respect as being extremely impactful to them.

After delving into it, I can clearly understand why. It has given me a newfound appreciation for those very few individuals who report unbiased news. I'm more or less familiar with all the basic concepts that Herman and Chomsky discuss in the book. However, I've never come across such a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which the U.S. media distorts, misrepresents, or simply ignores events to conform to an establishment narrative.

Even though it was written in 1988, as I was reading, I noticed that all the exact same establishment news techniques are being applied to the major storylines today. Just as the book's tag line states, the U.S. media fails to provide any kind of meaningful reporting that is essential for understanding world events. Those who have read it have managed to leave Plato's cave and are able to see the world as it truly is.

I would like to give the highest possible recommendation to everyone. This book offers valuable insights and a different perspective on the role of the media in shaping our understanding of the world. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in journalism, media studies, or simply wants to have a more informed view of the world around them.