{"id":2197824,"date":"2024-03-12T18:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T22:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patton-oswalt-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-people-see-the-news-business-not-the-news\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T22:08:40","slug":"patton-oswalt-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-people-see-the-news-business-not-the-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patton-oswalt-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-people-see-the-news-business-not-the-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Patton Oswalt: People Notice &#8216;The News Business,&#8217; Not &#8216;The News"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpatton-oswalt-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-people-see-the-news-business-not-the-news%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2197824&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Actor \u2062and comedian Patton Oswalt exposes the truth about &#8220;the news business&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>During a recent appearance on ABC&#8217;s\u200c &#8220;The View,&#8221; Patton Oswalt boldly \u2062revealed what most \u2063people fail to realize &#8211; that what they consume\u2062 on\u2063 a daily basis is \u2063not truly &#8220;the news,&#8221; but rather &#8220;the news business.&#8221; Oswalt shed light on the fact that the sensationalism and heightened drama \u2064we witness in the media is not aimed\u200d at informing the public, but rather at attracting viewers.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the video:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Patton Oswalt admits that &#8220;you are being exposed to the news business \u2063rather than the news&#8221;\u200b and we&#8217;re not as close to \u200d&#8221;the brink&#8221; as \u200cthe media would have us believe:<br \/>&#8220;We have been way\u200c closer to the brink than we are \u2062now.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ibl50w7OyF\">pic.twitter.com\/Ibl50w7OyF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NickFondacaro\/status\/1767582256145535090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Oswalt, who is \u200ccurrently \u200bpromoting his new show &#8220;Manhunt,&#8221; which delves into the aftermath of President\u200c Abraham Lincoln&#8217;s assassination and the search for \u200dhis killer, joined the hosts of &#8220;The View&#8221;\u200d to discuss the series. He reassured viewers by stating, &#8220;We \u200bhave been way closer to\u200b the brink than we \u2062are now.&#8221; He emphasized that the portrayal of current events in the news is often skewed due to the \u2063influence of the news business.<\/p>\n<p>Agreeing with Oswalt&#8217;s assessment, several cohosts chimed in before he \u2064continued, &#8220;The business is about getting eyes on that screen. So they do have to \u200bmake it seem like &#8216;there&#8217;s no way back\u200c from this.'&#8221; Oswalt further emphasized that throughout history, we have faced dire situations with\u200b far less technology and knowledge than we possess today,\u2063 yet we managed to overcome them.<\/p>\n<p>Interrupting Oswalt,\u2062 cohost Joy Behar suggested that technology may be contributing to the problem. Oswalt responded by explaining that technology itself is neutral, and\u200b it is the intentions and\u2062 actions of those who wield it that determine \u2063whether it is \u200cused for good or bad. He compared technology to an ax, which can be used to build or harm depending on the person wielding it.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are\u200b media corporations commercializing and manipulating news?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Alt&#8217;s \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ted-cruz-makes-surprise-prediction-about-who-brought-cocaine-into-white-house\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz's Unexpected Cocaine Culprit in White House\">remarks shed light<\/a> on the commercialization and manipulation of\u200d news by\u2062 media\u2064 corporations, highlighting the imperative \u200dfor individuals to critically analyze the\u200b information they receive.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062an era where news plays a \u200cpivotal role\u2064 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mainstream-media-and-big-techs-seismic-shift-to-the-left\/\" title=\"Mainstream Media and Big Tech\u2019s Seismic Shift to the Left\">shaping public opinion<\/a>, \u200bOswalt&#8217;s insights serve as a wake-up call for\u2063 society. With his \u2062characteristic wit \u200dand \u2062candor, the\u2062 actor and\u2064 comedian outlined the underlying mechanisms of the news \u2064industry, urging viewers to question their sources \u200dand challenge\u200b the narratives presented \u200bto them.<\/p>\n<p>Oswalt emphasized\u200d that news\u200b corporations are ultimately profit-driven entities,\u200d driven by\u2063 the \u200cneed for high ratings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-to-squeak-past-disney-in-us-advertising-revenue-in-2024-report\/\" title=\"Netflix is projected to surpass Disney+ in US ad revenue by 2024, says report\">increased advertising revenue<\/a>. \u200cThis pursuit of profit often leads to sensationalism and the prioritization \u2063of entertainment value over factual accuracy. As a result, news stories are frequently exaggerated, distorted, or sensationalized, prompting individuals to \u2063consume narratives that may not reflect reality accurately.<\/p>\n<p>The actor&#8217;s remarks also \u2063touched on \u2063the role of social media in perpetuating the distortion \u2064of news. Oswalt highlighted how the rise of instant\u200d dissemination platforms has further exacerbated the\u2064 manipulation of\u200b information. Social\u2062 media algorithms cater to individual preferences and biases, creating \u200bpersonalized news feeds that reinforce pre-existing beliefs. Consequently, individuals may become trapped within \u2062echo chambers, reinforcing and\u2062 reaffirming their own viewpoints \u2062without critical analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Oswalt&#8217;s observations are particularly relevant at a time when fake news and disinformation proliferate at an alarming rate. The consequences of blindly accepting and spreading\u2064 misinformation can be \u200ddetrimental to society. Misinterpreted facts and manipulated narratives can foster\u200b societal division, an erosion of trust in journalism,\u2062 and the normalization of \u200cfalsehoods.<\/p>\n<p>Based on Oswalt&#8217;s remarks, it becomes \u200cclear that each individual bears the responsibility to actively engage in media literacy. To\u2063 combat the influence of \u200cthe &#8220;news business,&#8221; a critical approach to\u2064 news consumption is essential. This involves\u200b cross-referencing multiple sources, fact-checking claims, and seeking\u200c out diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Oswalt&#8217;s\u2062 insights also underscore the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-lindell-reveals-hes-lost-everything-all-of-it-is-gone\/\" title=\"Mike Lindell shares devastating news: 'I've lost everything, it's all gone.'\">supporting independent journalism<\/a> and responsible media\u200b outlets. News\u2063 organizations that prioritize journalistic principles, fact-checking, and ethical reporting offer a counterbalance to the sensationalism and manipulation\u2064 prevalent in mainstream media.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Oswalt&#8217;s brave expos\u00e9 on &#8220;the news \u200bbusiness&#8221; challenges individuals to question the sources they rely on daily. This call to \u200daction serves as a crucial reminder to approach\u200d news consumption with skepticism and discernment. By doing so, individuals \u200ccan contribute to a more \u2063informed, responsible,\u200b and empowered \u2062society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Majority of news outlets prioritize profit over delivering unbiased information to the public. He emphasized the need for media literacy and critical thinking to navigate through the noise and find reliable sources. Oswalt&#8217;s candid revelation highlights the pervasive influence of the news industry and the importance of being discerning consumers of information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":2197825,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1921447983.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2197824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1921447983.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2197824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2197825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2197824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2197824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2197824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}