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Inventing reality
Book • 1986
In *Inventing Reality*, Michael Parenti examines the ways in which the media influences and manipulates public perception of reality.
He argues that the media serves the interests of the rich and powerful by distorting or suppressing information, thereby maintaining the status quo of capitalist systems.
The book critiques major media outlets for their role in shaping public opinion and discusses the systemic factors that lead to biased reporting.
He argues that the media serves the interests of the rich and powerful by distorting or suppressing information, thereby maintaining the status quo of capitalist systems.
The book critiques major media outlets for their role in shaping public opinion and discusses the systemic factors that lead to biased reporting.
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[UNLOCKED] How Fascism Works (a Michael Parenti Reading)
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Mentioned by Musa, who draws from it to explain media mechanisms that run cover for imperialism.
Michael Parenti, Media Manipulation & Imperialist Propaganda (January 12, 2026)
