"Mobius Loop of Reversal: Media Manipulation and the Trap of Entertainment Overkill"

This paper explores the phenomenon of the "Mobius Loop of Reversal" in media narratives, where false accusations and manipulative reporting create a cycle of public perception and emotional response. By examining how internal issues are distorted into external controversies, the study reveals the ethical challenges and social psychology behind modern news reporting. It delves into the mechanics of information manipulation, the dangers of entertainment overkill, and the resulting reversal traps that obscure the truth. The paper argues for the establishment of stricter journalistic standards, the need for public accountability, and the creation of non-profit public news organizations to restore trust in media.

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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28447145.v2
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Media Studies and Communication
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Abstract

This paper explores the phenomenon of the "Mobius Loop of Reversal" in media narratives, where false accusations and manipulative reporting create a cycle of public perception and emotional response. By examining how internal issues are distorted into external controversies, the study reveals the ethical challenges and social psychology behind modern news reporting. It delves into the mechanics of information manipulation, the dangers of entertainment overkill, and the resulting reversal traps that obscure the truth. The paper argues for the establishment of stricter journalistic standards, the need for public accountability, and the creation of non-profit public news organizations to restore trust in media.

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