Great post! I'd add that I think the current state of new media that you are pointing out is largely due to a confluence of two factors. One: most media today, and especially "accepted" news media is delivered by large, corporate entities. This makes them extremely vulnerable to social and political manipulation and you see that in the form of nearly every outlet having its own "slant." Two: these entities have persisted through a period in world history that is (more and more) characterized by rapid paced communication. Their modes of thinking and researching are outdated; this, coupled with their aforementioned corporate nature, sets the wrong economic incentives for them to do their job correctly. That is, they are rewarded for getting stories out first and getting the most attention, not for being the most accurate or informed. Fortunately, I think time and the free market will fix the problems with the media. I may try to connect on Discord, have a good one!