News as entertainment diminishes its value from "summary" of Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
In the age of television, news has become a form of entertainment rather than a means of informing the public. This shift has had profound consequences for society, as it has diminished the value of news as a source of knowledge and understanding. When news is presented as entertainment, its primary goal becomes attracting and maintaining an audience, rather than providing accurate and in-depth information. The merging of news and entertainment has turned information into a commodity, to be packaged and sold like any other form of entertainment. In this context, news stories are selected not based on their importance or relevance, but on their ability to capture the audience's attention. This has led to a focus on sensationalism and triviality, rather than on important issues that affect s...
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