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“If we turn to the war in Kosovo, what do we find? We find the manipulation of the audience's emotions by the mass media.” quote by Paul Virilio
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“If we turn to the war in Kosovo, what do we find? We find the manipulation of the audience's emotions by the mass media.”

Paul Virilio

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Source Essay: War and Media, 1990s

Points out media manipulation of emotions during the Kosovo war.

In simple terms: Media shapes war perception.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess media narratives.

Themes

media war propaganda

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • public policy
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

communication theory political psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to discern bias in war reporting?
  • What tools reveal media manipulation?
A Different Perspective

May ignore media's positive roles.

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