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Sure, we complain, and complain, but have we done anything about it?

If anything, we've relaxed our attitudes towards having a 24/7 propaganda box shouting in our living room.




The vast majority of people I know (38m,Germany) don't regularly consume broadcast TV. Even my parents and their peers don't (but to a lesser extent).


how about Netflix and co.?


Netflix's product isn't as good as social media is for getting past our defenses. Also, TV shows must be made for the masses so the propaganda is frequently obvious and the content is less addictive.


Maybe it's not as good as social media at getting past your defenses (Congratulations! You think you are good at dealing with propaganda!)

But we're talking about societal problems, not your particular case. You've no shortage of neighbours whose brain turns off the moment the boob tube turns on to some talking head screaming about something or other.




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