How To Spot “Mainstream” Climate Propaganda
Somehow they always neglect to share the Big Picture
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These days there are many articles that are designed to make you feel less terrified about how we can make a difference when it comes to climate change. But don’t let your guard down. Here are some tips to ensure that you don’t fall for the mainstream propaganda.
1) First, the article will try to gain credibility by referencing expert “mainstream sources”. But it’s important to keep in mind that the word “mainstream”, isn’t necessarily what you think it is. As I wrote in a previous article:
“Everyday the term “mainstream thinking” is used to describe vague ideas of what most people want. It’s a relatively innocuous term and we don’t give it much thought. We tend to accept this loose definition because it carries a veneer of rationality, as if the ideas have been thoroughly vetted, but that’s simply not the case. [Link to the full article, Why is Mainstream Thinking at the Epicentre of Our Climate Crisis.] Like…
