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News organizations have to compete for people's attention so they present the news in a way that impacts people's emotions most strongly. Fear is a favorite sub
by WheelsAtLarge 6y ago
News organizations have to compete for people's attention so they present the news in a way that impacts people's emotions most strongly. Fear is a favorite subject. Most news is framed in a way that highlights how it MAY negatively effect the reader. FEAR is a very effective way to get and keep people's attention.
Also, the news has to compete with entertainment so it's entertaining. It's the first "Reality TV." You may get some information that you can use but the goal is to keep your attention by entertaining you.
Most people would be better informed by reading a newspaper once a week and spending the other free time reading a good book. Everyday news is a waste of time.
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