"What was being shown on mainstream news in America was not a true representation of what was happening on the ground," echos exactly what Allen J Roberts, a Canadian living in Dubai for the last 14 years, said to me in conversations during our podcast episode together.
It's important people understand that what they are shown in the news is often curated for bias; for a specific means to an end. While it's acute in this point in time, its a long-standing global issue; one that needs resolution if humanity ever wishes to prosper as a whole.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm glad you're safe, and living in Mexico I can only relate somewhat in terms of the media coverage being completely dissonant from the reality of your precise location in a country.
It is astounding that social media is now so omnipotent that a single (horrible) person in a position of unreined power...well you know.
And you Sonaya, please stay safe x
Thanks for sharing this Sonaya. Your statement:
"What was being shown on mainstream news in America was not a true representation of what was happening on the ground," echos exactly what Allen J Roberts, a Canadian living in Dubai for the last 14 years, said to me in conversations during our podcast episode together.
It's important people understand that what they are shown in the news is often curated for bias; for a specific means to an end. While it's acute in this point in time, its a long-standing global issue; one that needs resolution if humanity ever wishes to prosper as a whole.
You're one of us now, no take backs.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm glad you're safe, and living in Mexico I can only relate somewhat in terms of the media coverage being completely dissonant from the reality of your precise location in a country.
It is astounding that social media is now so omnipotent that a single (horrible) person in a position of unreined power...well you know.
Not traveling to the US is a wise move, punto.