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The War of the Worlds radio drama

Orson Welles · 1938 · Play

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It demonstrated the immense power of mass media to shape public perception and incite panic through realistic fictional broadcasts, bridging fiction with real-world social impact.

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This infamous radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel caused widespread panic among listeners who believed it was a real news broadcast of an alien invasion. It highlighted the powerful impact of mass media and the psychological vulnerability to fictional narratives.

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