New York Trend: new review of 'False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy'

We are pleased to announce that False Idols: How Diversion Is Destroying Democracy by Kurt Warner has been featured in a recent review published by New York Trend NYC. The article, titled “Are ‘Bread and Circuses’ Dismantling Democracy? New Book Warns of the Hidden Cost of Modern Distractions”, explores the book’s urgent message on the cultural and political dangers of modern distractions.

About the Book

In False Idols, Warner draws on his expertise as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist to examine how celebrity culture, consumerism, and social media erode civic engagement. By comparing today’s society with the Roman concept of “bread and circuses,” Warner argues that systemic diversions keep the public pacified while democracy weakens.

Key Themes in the Review

The review highlights several central arguments of the book:

• Modern society idolizes celebrities, influencers, and brands, diverting energy from civic participation.

• Constant distractions create a psychological toll, leaving individuals vulnerable to manipulation and disillusionment.

• Warner’s book serves as a wake-up call to reclaim focus, question cultural priorities, and engage in democratic action.

Read the Full Review

You can read the full article by New York Trend NYC here: Are ‘Bread and Circuses’ Dismantling Democracy?

Find out more about the book and order your copy here: False Idols: How Diversion Is Destroying Democracy (Vernon Press)

Title False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy [Hardback]
Edition 1st
ISBN 979-8-8819-0084-7
Published in January 2025