Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Dr. Michael Crichton Quote “I operate under the assumption that the mass media will never be accurate. ... It operates with the objective to simplify and exaggerate, which is exactly what Walt Disney told his cartoonists.” ~ Dr. Michael Crichton (1942-2008) American author, producer, director, and screenwriter Media , Propaganda Ratings and Comments Reply J Carlton, Calgary 1/15/13 Nothing more than an outlet for propaganda and hysteria. The sky is falling The sky is falling.... Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/15/13 The mass media is usually somewhat accurate in the pictures it displays (written, photographic, or otherwise). The inaccuracy comes in the reporting objective of pictures prejudicially picked, further supported by simplification, exaggeration, spin, propagandizing, and otherwise erroneous narratives. Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 1/15/13 True, and the editorial page is usually full of liberal propaganda. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Dr. Michael Crichton quote is found in these categories: Media quotes Propaganda quotes About Dr. Michael Crichton Bio of Dr. Michael Crichton Quotations by Dr. Michael Crichton Books by/about Dr. Michael Crichton Dr. Michael Crichton videos Dr. Michael Crichton on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Dr. Michael Crichton