According to Marx, the wealthy have "control over the means of mental production." What is a contemporary example of this?

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The wealthy have significant influence over what is presented on television through their ownership of major media corporations and their ability to fund political campaigns of politicians who support their interests. While the wealthy do have significant influence over the internet, it is not accurate to say that they control everything that is disseminated on it. The wealthy do not control all copyrights in the United States, as many artists and creators hold their own copyrights. Finally, while the wealthy may have influence over the censorship of certain speech, it is not accurate to say that they officially censor members of the middle class.

According to Marx, the Wealthy Have "Control Over the Means