For Entertainment Purposes Only Pt. 3 — Weakened Update
How the 24-hour news cycle changed media and society.
Episode Description
In Part 3 of For Entertainment Purposes Only, Josh Brandon examines the rise of the 24-hour news cycle and its impact on media consumption, societal attention spans, and public discourse. By prioritizing speed and sensationalism over depth, the news cycle has transformed the way we process information and understand the world.
This episode challenges listeners to reconsider their news consumption habits and explore how the constant demand for updates affects their perception of reality and truth.
Series Overview:
Entertainment shapes culture, identity, and societal values in profound ways. In For Entertainment Purposes Only, Josh Brandon examines the hidden power of media, infotainment, and storytelling, exploring how the content we consume influences who we are and what we believe. This five-part series reveals the complexities of entertainment’s impact on modern society.
🎙️ Keywords: 24-hour news cycle, media consumption, sensationalism, public discourse, entertainment, news, society
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📚 Category Tags: Media, Journalism, Society, Culture
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🎙️ About the Channel:
Hi! I’m Josh Brandon, a voice actor, performer, writer, and the host of Overthinking Everything. On this channel, I take you on a journey of critical thinking, diving deep into the origins of ideas, societal dynamics, and personal transformation. My show explores everything from history, philosophy, and psychology to religion, current events, and even conspiracy theories—always with a dash of wit and snark to keep it entertaining.
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In Season 1 of Overthinking Everything, I examine how societal structures lead to cultism, unraveling topics like politics, religion, social change, and toxic cultural norms. My personal journey through and out of Toxic White Southern Culture informs this series, making it both an exercise in critical thinking and a call to action for change.
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