EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 33 MIN
Media Control — Propaganda, Spectacle, and Managed Democracy (Audio)
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Media Control — Propaganda, Spectacle, and Managed Democracy (Audio)DescriptionWelcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode explores Media Control by Noam Chomsky as a systems-level examination of how democratic societies manage public opinion through propaganda, media spectacle, and institutional incentives.The book challenges the assumption that propaganda requires authoritarian control, showing instead how consent is manufactured through selective framing, emotional narratives, and the transformation of politics into a spectator experience.📺 Watch the Deep Dive and Mini Explainer on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/uLvQ-pQZcCI❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor Support LineIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the book yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you found this episode valuable, please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know what books or topics you’d like us to cover next.Closing LineThank you for supporting Crisis in Perception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.
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