Boorstin refers to Daniel J. Boorstin’s concept of “pseudo-events,” or manufactured happenings designed for media coverage. It is used to analyze how artificial spectacles, like press conferences or staged protests, shape public perception. Journalists, historians, and marketers benefit from understanding Boorstin’s critique to distinguish authentic news from constructed realities.
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