Media Manipulation

Media Manipulation examines theories and perspectives that suggest news, entertainment, and information channels are deliberately shaped to influence public perception, behavior, or opinion. This subtopic may include discussions about selective reporting, framing techniques, propaganda, narrative repetition, and the concentration of media ownership. It often explores how messaging, imagery, and timing are believed to guide attention, reinforce certain viewpoints, or marginalize others.

It’s a space for people to analyze media narratives, compare coverage across outlets, and discuss how information is presented versus what is omitted. Participants may explore patterns in messaging, debate intent versus impact, and reflect on how media consumption shapes beliefs, culture, and collective understanding of events.