T. Rafael CiminoWhen the media enjoy such excessive profits from this mass hysteria, what incentive do they have to restrain it?
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The media often exploit the fears of the public. When they publish stories that inflame people’s fears, they make a lot of money doing it. The problem with this is that the media also has a responsibility to ensure that their stories are honest and truthful. If the media were to keep their readers and viewers safe, they would not be making so much money from fearmongering. Instead, they would be getting more of the public’s attention and creating better quality journalism.
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