I’ve heard of the term “History channel effect” to explain why that sort of topic doesn’t get coverage in the news. The idea is that people would rather hear about topics that make them feel well-informed than topics that would actually make them more well-informed.
I’ve heard of the term “History channel effect” to explain why that sort of topic doesn’t get coverage in the news. The idea is that people would rather hear about topics that make them feel well-informed than topics that would actually make them more well-informed.