America’s Complex Future (with George Packer)
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Focus on Sensationalism in Politics and Media Influence
The portrayal of politics in media has shifted towards sensationalism, focusing on controversial statements made by politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene and AOC, rather than on the actual legislative work being done. This obsession with attention-seeking behavior, influenced by figures like Donald Trump, has led to a decline in the value placed on genuine political achievements and a rise in the importance of creating a public persona as a provocateur rather than a legislator.
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