Navigating the Man Behind the Curtain
July 28, 2025
Have you ever stopped to think about where your news comes from? Every piece of information we consume is biased at its source—whether it’s a news report, a financial analysis, or even a social media post. The real question is: Who controls the delivery?
As Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The medium is the message.” That means how information reaches us—whether through TV, newspapers, or algorithms—shapes what we believe. Think about it: Whoever controls the TV chyron (those scrolling headlines) or newspaper headlines influences not just opinions but entire markets. A dramatic headline can send stocks soaring or crashing, all based on how the story is framed.
For investors, this is crucial. Blindly trusting any single source is risky. Instead, we need to sharpen our critical thinking—questioning motives, cross-checking facts, and recognizing that every narrative has an angle. In a world where information is power, the real edge goes to those who think critically and independently.
So next time you see a headline, ask: Who benefits from this? The answer might change how you invest—and how you see the world.