Therein lies the crux of the problem. The irony that in an era where information and "being informed" is easy, yet the typical burning question in the citizenry is the banality of "what movie will win an Oscar?"

Ever notice that news headlines only last for about two weeks?

When was the last time you heard about:

1. Ebola?
2. The battle for Kobani?
3. MH 17?
4. MH 370?
5. The Jordanian F-16 pilot, captured by ISIS?
6. The fighting in Ukraine?
7. Lots going on about the attacks in Paris, with million-man unity marches.....but what about the thousands slaughtered in Nigeria by like-minded foes?

All still ongoing/unresolved.

Just keep the masses distracted and pacified.