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The mission of the press is to spread culture while destroying the attention span
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"The mission of the press is to spread culture while destroying the attention span"

- Karl Kraus

About this Quote

Karl Kraus' quote speaks to the power of journalism to both notify and shape popular opinion. The press has the ability to spread culture, which can be viewed as a favorable, as it can help to educate and enlighten people. Nevertheless, it can likewise have a negative impact, as it can be utilized to control popular opinion and ruin individuals's attention spans. This is specifically true in the digital age, where individuals are bombarded with information from a variety of sources, and it can be difficult to concentrate on any one thing for a prolonged period of time. Kraus' quote is a pointer of the power of the press, and how it can be utilized for both good and bad. It is up to us to make sure that journalism is utilized responsibly, and that it is used to spread out culture and knowledge, rather than to manipulate and ruin individuals's attention periods.

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Austria Flag This quote is written / told by Karl Kraus between April 28, 1874 and June 12, 1936. He/she was a famous Writer from Austria. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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