Lügen die Medien?

The majority of citizens no longer trust the media. Many have realized that reporting shaped by corporate interests, glossy advertising, and political agitation has little in common with social reality. A meltdown of trust is occurring. The media mainstream typically responds to criticism with statements like "We are not controlled; everyone makes mistakes," or it locates the causes of the crisis by claiming "Conspiracy theory!" and blaming the audience itself. A comprehensive and multifaceted media critique is needed to equip citizens with the intellectual tools to expose such excuses and attempts at disempowerment. Jens Wernicke has spoken with numerous media experts about the various facets of the trust crisis.