Originally Posted by
CaptainNemo
You would struggle find a more hysterical and ridiculous statement than that in a North Korean newspaper. Stuff like this just feed conspiracy theorists, and does not foment rational analysis or the formation of reasonable opinions. Does the man have no thought as to the effect this would have on his academic reputation? This is a political statement, as well as hyperbole; and it would never get anywhere near passing muster for publication in a serious journal. There is a really serious double-standard at play here that is quite disturbing, and it evidences a complete collapse in critical thinking by the media - it's the constant urge for clickbait and sensation.
Frankly, he should know better:
Quote: The film presents and illustrates Chomsky's and Herman's thesis that corporate media, as profit-driven institutions, tend to serve and further the agendas of the interests of dominant, elite groups in the society. A centerpiece of the film is a long examination of the history of The New York Times' coverage of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor, which Chomsky says exemplifies the media's unwillingness to criticize an ally of the elite.