The rise of alternative media means more than meets the eye. For those who rely on it, it’s their average news intake.
However, it’s gone unnoticed in many respects.
It’s considered “toxic”, which is another way of saying puerile, cheap, and objectionable.
It’s also said to be immoral.
The larger figures in mainstream press say it harms democracy. It could lead to the end of elections, they say.
This is a narrative played out against figures like Alex Jones, who cuts his teeth on any conspiracy theory he lays his hands on.
The point is not that it’s true, but it’s coming true.
The followers of this sort of media say they now see the world unfold before their eyes in logical order.
The reality may be more sketchy, but it satisfies a hunger.
