Noam Chomsky highlights the strategy behind diverting public attention from pressing economic concerns to what he refers to as 'cultural issues.' He suggests that when powerful entities aim to exploit or deceive the public, it is advantageous for them to redirect focus away from economic hardships, which could instigate dissent or scrutiny.

This tactical distraction allows those in power to maintain control and evade accountability. By fostering debates around cultural topics, they can manipulate perceptions and prevent a deeper examination of systemic economic inequalities and injustices, making it difficult for the public to unify against their exploitation.