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Noam Chomsky: Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers
Renowned scholar, linguist, and political activist Noam Chomsky explores the dark side of media. Learn to cut through propaganda, defend against manipulation, and control what you consume.
Where to Watch Noam Chomsky: Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers
5 Episodes
- Meet Your Instructor: Noam ChomskyE1
Meet Your Instructor: Noam Chomsky As the author of more than 150 books and one of the most cited scholars ever, Noam Chomsky is an iconoclastic linguist who’s been speaking out against illegitimate uses of power since the 1960s. He won’t hand you any answers—but he will help you discover the truth for yourself. - Manufacturing Consent: The Control We Can't SeeE3
Manufacturing Consent: The Control We Can't See Noam Chomsky shares his theory of “Manufacturing Consent,” which exposes the power of the media to influence, control, and shape public perception. Learn how to use Noam’s five filters to think more critically about what you consume. - Turning Truth Into ActivismE4
Turning Truth Into ActivismStop doomscrolling and start thinking for yourself. Noam Chomsky rallies each of us to engage proactively in creating a better future, one that is driven by justice, equality, and sustainability. Noam won’t tell you whom to listen to or how to act—but he will help you discover the truth for yourself. - Bonus: Challenging the Status Quo: Noam LinguisticsE5
Bonus: Challenging the Status Quo: Noam LinguisticsNoam Chomsky’s groundbreaking work in linguistics shines a light on the ways that language influences society and our place within it. According to Noam, it is through understanding language that we can question existing power structures and challenge the prevailing wisdom.