Quote by Chris Hedges on Bread and Circuses and Distraction

„The purpose of bread and circuses is, as Neil Postman said in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, to distract, to divert emotional energy towards the absurd and the trivial and the spectacle while you are ruthlessly stripped of power.“

Chris HedgesChris Hedges on bread and circuses: They serve to distract and conceal loss of power.
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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and professor known for his critical analyses of politics and society.

Quote about the manipulative function of entertainment to distract from loss of power.


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Chris Hedges quote about bread and circuses, distraction, and the loss of power

Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and academic. He has worked as a foreign correspondent for major media outlets including the New York Times and extensively addresses the effects of power, war, and media on society. Hedges is known for his sharp socio-political commentary and books such as "Empire of Illusion."

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