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After I started living in Japan and watching TV, I noticed that in many talk shows and news programs, lawyers and doctors often express opinions on international politics and social issues.
While they are qualified experts with deep knowledge in specific fields, they frequently speak as “authorities” on topics outside their expertise.
Upon closer listening, their statements often turn out to be “eloquent but lacking in knowledge and insight,” which has gradually become tiresome.
This phenomenon might be due to the influence of authoritarianism in Japanese media.
However, considering that their opinions have a significant impact on many viewers, it’s a very concerning situation.
Especially in rural areas where TV channels are limited, terrestrial broadcasting is the main source of information, and its influence is substantial.
In other words, Japanese people might be easily brainwashed. Is this phenomenon unique to Japan? Or does it occur similarly in the United States and the United Kingdom?
As for me, regardless of the producers’ intentions, I cannot tolerate the continued spread of low-level and shallow observations.
At the very least, I hope that as many viewers as possible will either “not listen to such opinions in the first place” or treat them as “just entertainment.”
The Role of Experts and Media Dynamics
