By J. H. Irwin
Author | Storyteller | Capturing Life, Memory, and Meaning
Author’s Note
“Sometimes fiction reveals truths that are uncomfortable to confront in the real world.
Nearly three decades ago, the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies imagined a media tycoon who manipulated global events in order to dominate the information landscape. At the time, the premise felt exaggerated, almost theatrical. Today it feels far less distant.
As billionaires increasingly purchase media empires and digital platforms, the question is no longer theoretical. When the same individuals who shape the news also possess enormous political and economic power, the boundary between reporting events and influencing them can become dangerously thin.
