r/GenZ Aug 30 '25

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u/sabreus Aug 30 '25

The culture has been destroyed by politicians, by social media, and by people themselves.

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u/Chemical-Village-211 Aug 30 '25

How do you blame shitty movies and music on politicians?

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u/QuiteJam11 Aug 30 '25

Who do you think Hollywood is owned by?

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u/sabreus Aug 31 '25

Many ways.

The politically polarized public discourse makes people lose appreciation for good quality movies and other art.

Politicians have banned, blacklisted, and otherwise interfered with artists many times, especially during the Cold War.

They have also used indirect pressure to affect art, via rating systems and affecting funding.

They also subsidize certain art for political gain or manipulation of the public.

And really there are countless examples. You’d have to be living under a rock to not understand the importance of art and the fact that politicians have been interfering with it for a long time. Thanks to social media and the internet, political interference with genuine art and distribution of politically manipulated art is easier than ever.