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Q: How do you respond to accusations that the media perpetuates stereotypes, biases, and lack of diversity in its coverage?
A: I don’t subscribe to broad generalisations. First, you must clarify which media you are referring to. Secondly, in a post-truth and post-generative world, the boundaries of truth and fiction have blurred. Consequently, even stereotypes/ biases / lack of diversity could also be manufactured. When trolling is the new tool of engagement, then even genuine stories could be labelled as agendised.
I was remembering of a quote of Dostoevsky’s which reflects the changing realities of human existence throughout the world: “We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won’t be offended.”