7 examples of how images can be used to manipulate our opinion
You may have heard more than once that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, right? It is undeniable that photos and videos help tell stories. In fact, they are very strong elements in the narratives, since, besides attracting our attention, the images are able to arouse all kinds of emotions and move people.
The problem is that, precisely because of their power, it is not uncommon for perspective to be manipulated or scenes to be used out of context to influence public opinion. Did you not quite understand what exactly we are talking about? The folks at Bored Panda have put together some examples of tricks that the media use to affect our perception. Check out:
1 - Three possible stories in one photo
2 - The difference that framing makes
3 - Angle issue
4 - Threatening - or not so much
5 - Illusion vs. reality
6 - Was it fear or just an innocent game?
7 - It even looks like a revolution
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