I can’t think of any positives of advertising that are not solely to the benefit of the advertiser. That knife you bought because it looked cool, not the sharp

I can’t think of any positives of advertising that are not solely to the benefit of the advertiser. That knife you bought because it looked cool, not the sharpest or most suited for your tasks. Cheerios aren’t really good for your heart. Dentists don’t universally recommend your flavored grain-infused fluoride paste. It’s legalized lying where high end marketing companies are so good at it you might as well not try with a small budget. It’s not just bad from any angle, it’s also entrenched.