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RE: TV as Tunnel Vision: Tuning Out Never Felt so Good
I like the vlog and I have a few questions. Do you not think the news online is bought by the government? Also, on a more personal note, when did you move to Japan? Thanks and I look forward to reading more about you as I follow you.
Mainstream news sites like CNN are definitely bought and paid for by the state. I don't think all news online though, is, and that's the beauty of the internet.
Thanks. I came to Japan about 7 years ago.
If I'm not mistaken (No proof) but I believe all radio & tv stations are owned by I think 2 major corps. now, and both receive funds from the .Gov ... so, yea ... All biased, lies and propaganda ...
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There is proof, all you have to do is look at the conglomerate who owns said network and see who owns them etc until you get to the top. Last I checked it was 3 multinationals that own the large majority of media. A few web searches will provide you details.
lol ... I understand that, my point was that all that really don't matter, its a propaganda machine .. I need no citations or proof .. too old to waste my time on a moot point ...
Wasn't arguing with you... just stating a fact.
https://www.amazon.com/Media-Monopoly-Ben-H-Bagdikian/dp/0807061557
Oh yes, I agree for sure. But also, how can people like you and me help regulate the internet so it isn't paid for by the state?
One of my friends just told me about "mesh networks," which don't require ISPs and are basically a series of decentralized nodes. At the end of the day, they still rely on undersea cables, but they can be set up so as to function somewhat independently to avoid censorship to a certain degree.
I'm brand new to the topic so am kind of learning now.
That makes 2 of us. Thanks for the information.
Mesh networks still have some serious limitations, but they are currently effective on a small scale, say for a medium to small sized town. Nationally or internationally would be a lot more difficult tho. Currently at some point they still have to connect to the regular internet.
By wanting to regulate you are BECOMING the state .... freedom of information is self controlled by the market (Us) As soon as the state takes control, we will construct our own, as we are doing now with wireless ISP, broadcasting in essence like the old days of radio ..
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I think the key is you want to avoid regulation to keep the internet free...