The influence of the media in modern society is enormous and continues to grow. People rely on the media for the latest news and analysis. Especially in the West, the media are traditionally regarded as the guardians of the truth and societies’ core values. Journalists are respected for their expertise and sacrifices.
However, journalistic integrity appears to be waning. Manipulating facts of stories, or even fabricating stories altogether, has become almost common practice in the mainstream. Let’s look into just a few examples of these.
