2/ Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy.
3/ Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage. The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.
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Forget Traditional Media It has all been sacked Fox producers and studio execs have gutted fair reporting Fox producers invaded NPR and CNN Zucker has knifed MSNBC Bezos destroyed The Washington Post The Hill are Republican operatives Twitter destroyed by Elon WB & UPN merged 17 local news channels
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What now? 1/ Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness.
