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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
"Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state".
His writing was repetitive. Another review thought he should have worked through his writing more. I think it was done with intention. Chomsky's writing reminded me a lot of a video I saw on Trump's speeches, it said he would simplify and repeat to get the message across. Realizing this made it difficult to read without feeling manipulated or persuaded.
I did, however, value the first half of the book where he discussed loneliness, tv time & the lack of know how to organize for the general public.
I did, however, value the first half of the book where he discussed loneliness, tv time & the lack of know how to organize for the general public.
Partly hilariously funny, partly terrifingly true somewhat oversimplified analysis of the so-called democracy I am obliged to live in. If you have one hour to spare a most definite must.
A quality quick read on societal relations and the way representative democracy has become something different from what it initially was perhaps meant to be. Even though recently we found Chomsky to be unable to understand how there are imperial powers different than the US in the world, his work is still important to understanding political landscapes.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
While Chomsky hits the nail on the head in terms of American hypocrisy in the Middle East, I think he doesn’t seem to add too much to the conversation of media. Yes, propaganda is a clear manipulating agent by any government or media source. Yes, it can convince the public of almost any perspective if handled properly. However, this book felt like a cursory review more than anything else. His writing was biting and sarcastic, which I personally appreciated. Definitely worth a read if you want to be inspired to do more research :)
Love Chomsky and THIS is required reading for anyone who engages with any kind of media ... ahem, so... everyone. The only way to arm yourself against inevitable daily propaganda brainwashing is to know that that it's everywhere.
challenging
informative
Grade: C
Although the book weighs in at 100 pages, it's really a chapter-size book which only briefly touches on a number of examples of media and government propaganda set on "manufacturing consent" with the "raging heard" (i.e. the majority of the population). It's a good overview of some of the major issues we've been dealing with for the past 100 years, but there's also numerous examples that requires some historical context, such as the U.S. dealings with Nicaragua in the 1980s and the history of Israel and Palestine. The book only gets a C-grade because of the lack of indepth information - the argument documenting the systematic use of propaganda by the government is there, it's just not as strongly guarded as it should be. I'm hoping Chomsky's book "Manufacturing Consent" elaborates more fully - and I believe it will considering it's a "normal" size book, not a dated chapter/pamphlet.
Although the book weighs in at 100 pages, it's really a chapter-size book which only briefly touches on a number of examples of media and government propaganda set on "manufacturing consent" with the "raging heard" (i.e. the majority of the population). It's a good overview of some of the major issues we've been dealing with for the past 100 years, but there's also numerous examples that requires some historical context, such as the U.S. dealings with Nicaragua in the 1980s and the history of Israel and Palestine. The book only gets a C-grade because of the lack of indepth information - the argument documenting the systematic use of propaganda by the government is there, it's just not as strongly guarded as it should be. I'm hoping Chomsky's book "Manufacturing Consent" elaborates more fully - and I believe it will considering it's a "normal" size book, not a dated chapter/pamphlet.