The degree to which other people might not be aware the things someone believes are central “mainstream” topics should not be underestimated.
For example, how many people in Iran actually believe that whatever a so-called “media outlet” in the United States matters to the reality of the everyday life of an ordinary or average (Iranian) human being? Probably nil. How many of the many billions of people worldwide (including Chinese, Russians, Ukranians, Africans, Europeans, Muslims, Buddhists and whatnot else) actually tune in to some such so-called “media outlet” in the United States on a daily basis? Or once a week? Once a month? Once a year? Or ever? The number “nil” might not be all too far-fetched.
Even more: who in their right mind would ever believe some person somewhere on Earth might tune in to this or that brand name media rag? Populist propaganda brought to you by your so-called “trusted news source“? Are you kidding me?
The United States of America, in particular is a special case world-wide. Unlike in the “Rest of the World”, in the USA the role of state-sponsored media is relatively small. On the other hand, in the wild west, advertising-sponsored media runs rampant. Although the propaganda machinery is likewise at work, the information flows are significantly different.
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