[Cin]

Lies are fairly easy to spot, narratives that simply are not true are not too difficult either. If these lies and narratives are in line with what you believe to be true it just reinforces these beliefs. But for that to work you need to already believe the lies and the narratives that are being pushed. I doubt those lies and narratives will bring someone over to the dark side who isn't already moving in that direction.

However when news stations tell the truth but spin it in such a way as to completely change how it will be interpreted or understood that is much more problematic. And it is grossly unfair and treacherous because then it is possible to change someone's mind who didn't already feel that way to begin with. This type of slanting is a purposeful way of spreading misinformation and I find it more dangerous than outright lies. Reporting only some of what has happened is one way of slanting. Picking and choosing how and what to report is pretty powerful. Language is also very powerful. For example if you say a person was found dead that elicits one type of emotion. However if they were actually murdered you have taken away some of the power of what actually happened when you report that they were found dead. There are all kinds of ways to slant and spin and encourage people to think a certain away about something. To me an outright lie is less dangerous because it is easier to spot and avoid unless you want to believe it. This spinning and slanting is more insidious and ultimately more perilous.