This is why I pointed to a somewhat salacious National Geographic article, since such a piece being used to promulgate propaganda is unexpected. Some good science and geographical work, written for laymen, come out there.

Frankly, I was surprised to see the issue so misrepresented there, because of that. It brings to our attention how pervasive Operation Mockingbird and associated efforts are at infiltrating our media, with comprehensive goals and attention to every aspect of our social considerations.

I guess I don't see much point in letting such manipulations distract us from the societal challenges before us, this issue being amongst the most consequential of them.