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Silencing the media can be accomplished through several methods, such as censorship, self-censorship, and prior restraint by a controlling state or government. By leveraging this power, an entity can more easily manipulate the narrative and stifle dissenting voices, thereby directing the flow of propaganda. If we introduce the notion of being anti-Semitic and the fear of being perceived as racist, it becomes even easier for genocide to commence.
"The media is the most powerful institution in the world, because it has the power to shape the perceptions of the public."