Adam Curtis - Oh Dearism

Why it was recommended

we just watch sad news each day and it makes us think all that can be done is say "oh dear

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What it covers

A short Adam Curtis clip on what he calls oh dearism, the habit of news reporting that presents events as a stream of sad, inexplicable happenings. He argues this leaves. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

UKNewsMediaBlog

Length

7 min 12 sec

Year

2009

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