“Why does the mass media engage in endless propaganda and brainwashing?
Because it works—on at least a significant portion of the population.“
Absolutely!
Aaaannd… there’s $$$$$$$$ in it for them - or heck to pay if they don’t comply..
I always said if you gave me control of the mass media for two decades I could convince a generation of young people that they were Unicorns—and anyone who tried to argue the point was a “hater” and a “right wing extremist” and “bitter clinger”.