"Often, what you see in the media is driven by economic forces"
- Iris Chang
About this Quote
In this quote, Iris Chang recommends that the representation of details in the media is greatly affected by economic aspects. She implies that newspaper article, images, and narratives are not always an accurate reflection of reality, however rather shaped by the monetary inspirations and interests of those who control the media. By highlighting the impact of financial forces, Chang asserts that what we view through the media might be biased, incomplete, or perhaps distorted. It acts as a suggestion to question the stories presented by the media and to be mindful of the hidden economic characteristics that might be at play.
This quote is written / told by Iris Chang between March 28, 1968 and November 9, 2004. She was a famous Historian from USA.
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