Communication Quote by John Pilger
“Two increasing themes which appear to dominate our listening, reading and watching lives are propaganda and 'national security', or manufactured war.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: “The War Within”, 2020
Media and security narratives dominate public discourse, shaping perception of conflict and often obscuring truth.
In simple terms: Propaganda shapes our view.
Key Takeaway
Question official narratives.
Themes
media
propaganda
national security
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- policy debate
- public protest
- education curricula
Key Concepts
political communication
information warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What role should citizens play in media literacy?
A Different Perspective
Critical thinking can be limited by bias.
