Culture of narcissism?

Question

i don't understand the connection between the media and narcissm. for example, lasch goes on for a couple paragraphs on page 72 about how the media lures consumers to buy things because of the illusion it will give the buyer... but what does that have to do with what narcissism means...( self love that borders destruction)

someone help.

i only got certain pages of the book. (71-75)

Answer 1

yea, I can't say it any better. the media, advertisers and such will say anything to get your money, say things to make you feel good about buying their product.

Answer 2

Narcissism is self love, as you mention, and the media sells an image of just that: self love.  The media, particularly advertisers, push the idea of immediate self-gratification through buying their products because they will make you sexier or more popular or a trend-setter.  Other media sources also tend to push these ideas of doing whatever makes you happy regardless of the circumstances, or continually pumps law shows, news stories, or attorney commercials that talk about how you are a "victim" of virtually every social ill imaginable.  The message is clear: nothing is your fault and you deserve something from someone else to make you feel better.