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What does it mean?
People easily get distracted by flashy entertainment rather than serious issues.
In plain terms
People need new bright distractions daily.
What can you take from it?
Attention is easily bought by spectacle.

Where it applies

  • media consumption
  • news cycles
  • political campaigning

Putting it to work

  • marketing critique
  • media literacy
  • activism

Questions to consider

  • Who controls the toys?
  • Why do we prefer toys to truths?

Another view

Some entertainment serves genuine cultural needs.

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