THE MEDIA LOVES MASS SHOOTINGS

About this video

Colion argues that mainstream media outlets have a vested interest in extensive coverage of mass shootings because tragedy drives ratings and revenue. He contends that sensationalized, wall-to-wall coverage turns shooters into celebrities and inadvertently inspires copycat killers. Colion criticizes what he sees as selective reporting that ignores certain violence while exploiting school shootings for maximum viewership.

Key takeaways

• Colion believes mainstream media benefits financially from extensive mass shooting coverage through higher ratings and advertising revenue
• According to Colion, detailed coverage of shooters’ identities and lives glamorizes killers and serves as a blueprint for future perpetrators seeking notoriety
• Colion points to what he sees as selective media coverage that focuses on certain types of violence while ignoring others, driven by what generates the most audience attention

Episode details: published February 22, 2018 · 4:46 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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