-Image created by Microsoft Copilot The long running TV Series The X- Files used to tell us that “The Truth is Out There.” All I can say is. It might be, but Good Luck finding it. Here are some of the reasons why. 1. The Rise of Social Media For the last two decades we have seen the rise of social media and more and more people are turning digital sources for their news. While in some ways this is the true definition of a “free press” – almost anyone can voice their opinion or watch on a phone or computer, unrestricted by time or geography - provided they can get a signal and afford a device and a connection, this also poses some threats to the purpose of a free press – namely, to provide us with factual information upon which to base decisions. We shall look more closely at some of the pitfalls of social media in a moment, but let’s first look at what it’s doing to traditional media outlets. 2. Decline...
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