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I wouldn't say that the efforts of academics to critique the media's messages are half-hearted. As far as I am aware, the efforts scarcely exist: very few even pay attention to the question.
Noam Chomsky
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Noam Chomsky
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: December 7
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