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September 11, 2021 03:00 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/11/22667567/the-activist-naomi-klein-cbs-doomscrolling-activism-politics-usher-priyanka-chopra
CBSs The Activist seems to think doomscrolling equals activism
The entertainment industry spends millions researching what we watch and why every year. As climate destruction and a global pandemic make it more difficult to turn away from our social media feeds, CBS has found a new way to exploit these horrors with its show “The Activist.” Doomscrollers are their new audience.
According to Deadline, the five-week CBS reality series will “feature six inspiring activists teamed with three high-profile public figures working together to bring meaningful change to one of three vitally important world causes: health, education, and environment.”
The show is perfectly timed: For the last few years, we have been stuck in a crisis loop. When California catches on fire, the...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/11/22667567/the-activist-naomi-klein-cbs-doomscrolling-activism-politics-usher-priyanka-chopra
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