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The Liat Show is rebuilding our world through storytelling, powered by readers. To receive new posts first and support my work, join as a free or paid subscriber and stay ahead of the next chapter before the door closes.Current Time.I was sure I was living in February 2025, but this morning, I was shocked to find myself somewhere in 1939.What does it mean when newspaper owners tell the opinion editor that “viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others?” (📰) What does it mean when the owners of one of the most influential newspapers in the U.S. guide against criticizing the government? After all, they are just being politically correct and simply giving guidance; they would not call it giving orders or issuing commands.Click the link to read The Guardian's report on this. The 📰 icon near the quote “viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others” leads to The Guardian article.The real question is, why give such guidance in the first place? The current government won the elections and holds a majority in both houses, so why is there fear of criticism from the minority that lost?One of Joseph Goebbels’ most infamous quotes states, “The bigger, bolder, and cruder the lie, the more it will be believed.”Let’s take a moment to learn about Goebbels and understand why it is crucial for the public to support independent content rather than media controlled by the wealthy.Brief Overview of GoebbelsJoseph Goebbels (📚) was Nazi Germany’s Minister of Propaganda and a key architect of its oppressive regime. He played a central role in spreading anti-Semitic propaganda, controlling the press, and fueling mass deception that enabled the Holocaust and World War II. His manipulation of public perception through media left a devastating impact on history.Click the link to read more. The 📚 icon near the Goebbels link indicates it leads to Wikipedia or Britannica.Recap – How We Got HereThe Industrial Revolution, which started in the late 18th century, introduced many technological innovations and completely transformed industries. Steam power and mechanical processes enabled industries to develop products for middle-class people. During the 19th century, innovation accelerated and expanded to additional industries, changing the world entirely compared to what was known before.One of the essential industries that led the most significant transformation was the mass production of printing. This innovation became a turning point, fundamentally shaping public knowledge, education,
