For me, the most serious problem is how America became so…
“For me, the most serious problem is how America became so vulnerable to the assertion of blatant falsehoods that drive policy and are not corrected by the so-called immune system of democracy, a free press and a free democratic discourse.”
About This Quote
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Democracy’s safeguards struggle against pervasive misinformation that shapes policy without correction.
In simple terms: Misinformation undermines democratic decision‑making.
Strengthen media literacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- legislation
- public health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect democratic processes from falsehoods?
- What roles do citizens play in verifying information?
Changing media ecosystems can resist correction.