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anyone can have that microphone.” Rather than constantly looking at the dangers associated with digital media, Mr Leavy highlighted those associated with traditional media. “The Middle East was portrayed as a monolithic entity, wracked by conflict, but now there are organisations that present a counter-narrative, it’s an incredibly diverse region, and that’s so critical and so educating,” he said. “Those stories wouldn’t be heard if it was left to traditional media, so that’s something that should be celebrated.” 101