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US COMMUNICATIONS platforms dominate our social media and the most profitable parts of the entertainment industry — gaming, film and popular music.
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The integration of the US military in the creation of many of the most bloodthirsty games comes as no surprise, as aggressive imperialism is normalised in them and brought into millions of teenagers’ bedrooms throughout the world.
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