After going through COVID, I finally realized just how bad the media actually is. On one hand, they are easily bought and push the narrative demanded by their owners. On the other hand, the journalists themselves don't have much expertise in various fields, so they can't verify basic facts. Not long ago, Chinese state media interviewed a dermatologist, who claimed in the interview that masks are very limited in blocking tiny allergens. I refuted that claim on my own account, but my reach is nowhere near that of state media. As a result, a considerable number of people get misled like this every day. I have little to no trust in the media now. Two years ago, some media outlets wanted to interview people who insisted on wearing masks to protect against COVID. I was also invited. But because I don't trust the media, I declined the interview. However, some people did accept the interview, thinking that they would help spread awareness about the dangers of COVID to a wider audience. But, incredibly, the media portrayed those of us who wear masks as lunatics. They completely stigmatized this group using a sensationalist, exaggerated approach.
