2001. False Narratives: “The Lies We Tell Ourselves” By United Families International · April 27, 2022, from Meridian Magazine
Where can you find news you can trust? False Narratives: “The Lies We Tell Ourselves” By United Families International · April 27, 2022 The following was contributed by Shannon Wixom. Key Take Aways: Modern-day culture and media have perfected the art of presenting opinions and falsehoods as facts. This is often accomplished via “false narratives.” Today’s headlines are packed with “false narratives” on topics like abortion, LGBT rights, violence against women, and causes of poverty, False narratives begin with the acceptance of a false premise. They can be difficult to spot, but don’t be fooled! _________________________ Modern-day culture and media have perfected the art of presenting opinions and falsehoods as facts. Social science refers to this phenomenon as “false narrative.” A “false narrative” is a version of an issue or an event that, while partly true, has been framed and shaped to elicit strong emotions, such as fear, disgust, or an