Allergies Quote by Edward R. Murrow
“We have currently a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information. Our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses and recognize that television in the main is being used to distract, delude, amuse, and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it, and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture too late.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Broadcast Commentary, 1950s
Media often distracts and comforts, shielding audiences from uncomfortable truths, which can prevent societal awareness.
In simple terms: Media can hide harsh realities.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth beyond entertainment.
Themes
media criticism
distraction
truth seeking
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political awareness
- personal media habits
Key Concepts
sociology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate informative from distracting content?
- What responsibilities do creators have?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize all television as negative.
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