Acharya Prashant asserts that the media's primary function is to prevent the truth and real news from reaching the public. Instead of informing, it serves to keep the masses intoxicated with useless information and trash. This is described as a deep conspiracy to keep people unconscious because if they were to become aware of the reality, the power structures and thrones of the elite would be threatened. By keeping the public distracted, those in power ensure that their exploitation continues without resistance. He explains that entertainment, particularly comedy shows, acts as a form of opium. While people believe these shows are for their happiness, they are actually intended to dissipate the energy required for revolution. Seriousness allows energy to concentrate and become a force for change, whereas constant laughter scatters this energy like sand. The media prioritizes sensationalism and trivial topics, such as celebrity gossip or minor events, over critical national and global issues like border security or public health crises. This ensures that the common man remains ignorant of the dire state of their personal lives and the world.