Alain de Botton
What’s inside
Exploring the peculiarities of 24-hour news channels and the concept of news itself, Alain de Botton delves into the impact of the news on our psychology and society.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into the effects of news consumption
- Understanding media’s role in shaping public opinion
- Critical thinking about the information presented by the news industry
- Awareness of the psychological influence of different types of news
Key Points
- The Psychological Impact of News
- The Purpose and Effect of Political News
- Dissecting Disaster News and Its Draw to Viewers
- The Celebrity News Culture and Its Implications
- The News Industry’s Influence on Society
- Understanding Economic News and Its Complexity
Who’s it For
- Journalists
- Media Students
- Sociologists
- Anyone interested in media influence
About the author
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and philosopher known for his books on philosophy’s relevance in everyday life.