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Welcome to the Misinformation Age—Where Truth Goes to Die in a Clickbait Coffin

Act I: The Legacy Media’s Grand Illusion Ah yes, our trusted legacy media—staunch guardians of truth… unless, of course, the truth is politically inconvenient, poorly sourced, or just too boring to trend. Why verify a story when you can cherry-pick, edit, or just boldly guess the narrative? Whether it’s a politically charged case or a juicy criminal headline, facts are treated like optional side dishes. Would you like nuance with that outrage? Too bad. Act II: Influencers—The Crowned Clowns of the Circus Next, enter the influencers. Armed with ring lights, oversized egos, and a strong WiFi connection, they gallop into the public square shouting whatever the algorithm favors. The problem? They often don’t know what they’re talking about—and worse, neither do the millions who share their content like gospel. Heaven forbid anyone pause to fact-check! Act III: The Social Media Battle Royale Cue the digital battlefield, where people argue passionately over things they absolutely do not...